CHAPTER 1
Fundamentals of News Reporting
By Surbhi Dahiya and Shambhu Sahu
CHAPTER INSIGHTS
Even as the news platforms evolve and news consumers become medium agnostic, the fundamentals of reporting remain largely the same. This chapter begins with a brief comparison of ‘then and now’ of reporting. Focusing on the basics of news and news reporting, it defines news and then explains the nature, importance and functions of news. Furthermore, it discusses the categories of news, news cycle, components of a news story, writing different type of leads or intro, and news writing structures and techniques. It then goes on to explain the news elements and values, tips and rules of writing a good news story, and some important characteristics and ...
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