Kinds of Leads I: Who, What, Why
Over the decades newsmen have developed different kinds of leads. Eleven distinct kinds of leads will be discussed in this four-part article: # Who Leads […]
Journalism
How newspaper design facilitates communication
Newspaper design is an important part of print production. It not only makes the newspaper look visually pleasing but also facilitates communication. There are three […]
How journalists get news
Journalists have traditionally used three sources of information to get news. These are: a. Direct observation b. Human or secondary sources c. Documents or tertiary […]
How to report a speech
There are two ways of reporting a speech. The first is to use the exact words of the speaker. In this case, quotation marks should […]
3 reasons to hold a press conference
If you have something noteworthy to convey hold a press conference. It has three big advantages: One, it is best way to get the media […]
8 tips to cover press conferences
A press conference can prove to be an important source of information provided you have made the right preparations. Here are eight tips to cover […]
How journalists decide news value
News is anything that is unusual; information that will interest a large number of people. For news to have value, it must be relevant to […]
5 characteristics of a good news report
Journalism is a craft, and needs to be learnt the hard way. To excel, you need to be a good craftsman. You should know how […]
5 reasons why TV coverage of Cyclone Phailin is disappointing
The build up is incredible. Every television channel is focusing on Cyclone Phailin. You are being repeatedly told that the danger posed by the storm […]