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- 1. COPYREADING & HEADLINE WRITING Jeneva L.Maynagcot Llamera National High School
- 2. It means editingwritten copy for publication. copyreading It requires serious and comprehensive revision of an article using Copyreading marks based on the standards of publication.
- 3. - Be goodin English/Filipino. - Know his stylebook. - Have mastery of copyreading symbols. - Know the paper’s policy. - Be observant of the details. (grammar, spelling, punctuation, correct usage) A good copyreader must:
- 4. Duties of acopyreader A. Errors in form To correct errors in grammar To correct errors in spelling To correct errors in punctuation To correct errors in usage
- 5. Duties of acopyreader B. Errors in content To correct errors in fact To improve news value To guard against criticism To expand copy
- 6. Duties of acopyreader B. Errors in content To reduce copy To write headlines of news and check heads or titles of editorials, features and literary articles
- 7. Steps in copyreading: 1.Get an overview of the story. 2. Correct the grammar, punctuation, spelling. 3. Verify the accuracy of facts and determine whether the story contains all essential information.
- 8. Steps in copyreading: 4.Correct errors in lead facts, proper subordination of details and paragraphing. 5. Look out for editorializing, biases and possible grounds for libel. 6. Write the headline
- 9. EXERCISE President Aquino yesterdaysaid graduates off the philippine military academy (PMA) this year were embarking on a military Carreer not to enrich themselves but to serve the nation. Copyread this lead:
- 10. President Aquino said yesterdaythat graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) this year were embarking on a military career not to enrich themselves but to serve the nation. EXERCISE
- 11. EXERCISE The nexxt administrationwill have no one to blaming but itself should the countrys economic growth sputter after growing 7.3 percentage during the first quarter of the year, Malacanang yesterday Said. Copyread this lead:
- 12. The next administrationwill have no one to blame but itself should the country's economic growth sputter after growing 7.3 percent during the first quarter of the year, Malacañang said yesterday. EXERCISE
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- 14. Symbols Meaning Outcome “TheBionic Woman ” Dr Arthur Cruz Jr Emphasize quotes ( Lagyan ng panipi) Emphasize period (Lagyan ng tuldok) “ The Bionic Woman” Dr. Arthur Cruz Jr. 1. Punctuation marks
- 15. Symbols Meaning Outcome said, “ I must go.” Emphasize comma (Lagyan ng kuwit) said, “I must go.” 1. Punctuation marks
- 16. Symbols Meaning Outcome in DoctorArthur Cruz Spell out (Isulat ng buo ang salita) Abbreviate in November Dr. Arthur Cruz Nov. 2. Numbers and abbreviation
- 17. Symbols Meaning Outcome twentyboys 2 girls Use numeral (Palitan ng bilang) Spell out (Palitan ng salita) 20 boys Two girls 2. Numbers and abbreviation
- 18. Symbols Meaning Outcome Manila,Capitalize (Palitan ng malaking titik) MANILA, Philippines 3. Special forms of type
- 19. Symbols Meaning Outcome meeton Saturday those b oys Bridge over Close up space (Pagtatanggal ng espasyo) meet Saturday those boys 4. Letters and word changes
- 20. Symbols Meaning Outcome FeCruz Principal recieve Transpose (Paglilipat ng magkalapit na salita) Transpose (Paglilipat ng magkalapit na salita) Principal Fe Cruz receive 4. Letters and word changes
- 21. Symbols Meaning Outcome h pamplet to wentmarket insert letter (Pagsisingit ng titik) insert word (Pagsisingit ng salita) pamphlet went to market 4. Letters and word changes
- 22. Symbols Meaning Outcome ManilaPaper received free gifts Lower case (Palitan ng maliit na titik) Delete word (Pagtatanggal ng salita) manila paper received gifts 4. Letters and word changes
- 23. Symbols Meaning Outcome judgement developeskill Delete letter within Delete letter before/after a word (Pagtanggal ng titik sa simula/dulo) judgment develop skill 4. Letters and word changes
- 24. Symbols Meaning Outcome themost talented and enthusiastic principal Allright wehave time Kill (Pagtatanggal ng mga linya o mga salita) Insert space (Paghihiwalay ng mga salita) the principal All right we have time 4. Letters and word changes
- 25. Symbols Meaning Outcome Wewere indeed very happy because Run in copy (Pagdugtungin) We were indeed very happy because 4. Letters and word changes
- 26. Symbols Meaning Outcome Paco,Manila Welfrido Kruz Indent for paragraph (Wastong pasok ng talataan) Spell as written (Pagpapanatili) Paco, Manila Welfrido Kruz 5. others
- 27. Symbols Meaning Outcome stet Oneboy came Elected prexy Restore text (Pagpapanatili) Center subhead (Pagpapagitna ng mga salita) One boy came Elected prexy 5. others
- 28. Symbols Meaning Outcome Bantamweight championin getting a job. He said the unf- inished task the gong No new paragraph New paragraph Syllabicate (Wastong pagpapantig) set in boldface (Pagpapaitim ng tipo) the un- finished task the gong 5. others
- 29. Symbols Meaning Outcome Sheread Les Miserables 30 or # more or pa Set in Italics (Limbagin ng pahilis) Story is finished (Pagwawakas) Story is unfinished (May karugtong pa) Les Miserables 5. others
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- 31. what is aheadline? A headline is a window of the newspaper as it serve as quick source of information for busy readers. It is a brief summary of what is the article about.
- 32. what is itspurpose? A headline’s purpose is to quickly and briefly draw attention to the news story.
- 33. Functions of headlines Toattract readers To add variety of type To tell the story ( in a summary) To identify personality of news paper ( use of font/ style of letters)
- 34. Steps in writinga headline Step 1- Read the article, especially the lead (first) paragraph. Step 2- Decide on the most important information to be conveyed in the headline: what will grab the attention of the most readers?
- 35. Steps in writinga headline Step 3 - Consider the appearance of the headline. The font size of the letters used often convey to the reader the article's importance. Step 4- Write the headline. There are several things to consider while writing the headline
- 36. Steps in writinga headline Step 5-Confirm that there are no more errors in form and in content.
- 37. Types of headlines a.Palace dares Aquino to sustain economic growth b. Manual audit shows ‘no vote tampering’ A. According to Purpose 1. Informative or conventional headlines. They are designed to inform. These are the ones the public usually reads in broadsheet and
- 38. Types of headlines a.What Happened to Tax Evaders? b. Is there a need for Sex Education? A. According to Purpose 2. Intriguing or feature headlines. Their main purpose is to intrigue readers and elicit responses.
- 39. Types of headlines 1.All Caps Letters Macau Approves New Labor Law 2. Combination of Cap and lower cases (CLC) US scribes honor Pacquiao as year’s best B. According to Style
- 40. Types of headlines 3.Sentence Case or Down Style (Only the first letter of the first word is capitalized) Macau approves new labor law B. According to Style
- 41. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 1. Flush left= It consists of two or three lines of headline, each one set flush left to the left side of the space. The design is simple and allows freedom in writing the headline. This is also true to a one-line headline. 2 sundalong bihag pinalaya ng NPA DepEd hones God-loving learners- Luistro
- 42. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 2. Flush right = all lines are on the right side and run ragged to the left. Edukasyong pang-agham isinulong ng DepEd Muslim world unites againts US presense in Iraq
- 43. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 3. Crossline o barline= a one-line headline that runs across the column. The simplest form. If it runs across the page, it is called a streamer. Roxas, pinuri ng pamunuan ng industriyang tuna Local students join CLEAN drive
- 44. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 4. Hanging Indention = the first line is flusf left. This is followed by two indented parallel lines. Taguring terorista sa CPP-NPA hadlang sa peace talks - Joma
- 45. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 5. Boxed Headline for emphasis or art’s sake, some headlines are boxed. Community involvement science camp theme
- 46. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 5. Inverted pyramid=this consists of two or three lines. Each line shorter than the previous one and centered. Senator Pimentel kakalas sa oposisyon Tibetans showcase documents to back independence claim
- 47. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 6. Kicker/overline/shoulder headline=kicker is a subordinate line placed on the top of the main headline. It is mainly 1/3 width than headline. Example DISPROPORTIONATE ASSET CASE SC refuses Jaya’s plea to defer the trial
- 48. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 7. Dropline or Step form- the first line is flushed left while the second line is indented. It may consist of two or three, and sometimes four lines. Local boys scout bleed for a cause
- 49. Types of headlines C.According to Structure 8. Flushline or full line - consists of two or more lines of the same length. FDA: Don’t buy these eye drops
- 50. Guidelines in writing headlines 1.Use specific words. Make the information as exact as you can in the limited space of the headline Wrong: Politician wins election Correct: Noynoy wins presidential post
- 51. Guidelines in writing headlines 2.State facts, avoid opinion Fact: The Core first in press tilts With opinion: The Core luckily tops prestigious press tilts
- 52. Guidelines in writing headlines 3.Use Active voice. The doer of the action must be in the subject position. SC postpones general meeting Avoid starting with a verb, the headline might sound as if it were giving orders. Not: Revise money mart guidelines But: CB revises money mart guidelines However, use the passive voice when the action is more significant than the doer.
- 53. Guidelines in writing headlines 4.Use the historical present (the present form of the verb for the past events, and the infinitive form for the future events. Wrong: Core copped 5 trophies at NSPC Correct: Core cops 5 trophies at NSPC
- 54. Guidelines in writing headlines 5.Omit all articles a, an, the and other unnecessary words. Wrong: The 7 cops hurt in ambush Correct: 7 cops hurt in ambush 6. Avoid label head Wrong: Auctioned Correct: Imelda jewelry auctioned
- 55. Guidelines in writing headlines 7.Do not editorialize your headline. Wrong: Alab shows great performance in DSPC Correct: Alab wins 6 out of 7 in DSPC writing contests
- 56. Guidelines in writing headlines 8.Do not use the same word twice in the headline or kicker Gun haul Manila cops seize 25 guns from suspected bandits
- 57. Guidelines in writing headlines 9.Never use the word “may”. It denotes the uncertain element of the story. Wrong: Sayyaf may demand P1M for release of 3 captives Correct: Sayyaf demands P1M for release of 3 captives
- 58. Guidelines in writing headlines 10.To use direct quotation as head, use any of the following forms instead of the traditional quotation marks: A. Using the dash instead of the quotation mark. Truth commission repugnant – Miriam B. Using the colon Joker: Cut debates, fast-track canvass C. Using narrative form No poverty reduction, says Briones
- 59. Guidelines in writing headlines 11.Do not be in the negative. Poor: Summer Training in Journalism won’t be held Better: Summer Training in Journalism cancelled 12. The first letter of the word and proper nouns are generally capitalized. Bell saves Tigers from Coffee Makers
- 60. Guidelines in writing headlines 13.Avoid awkward verbal breaks Wrong: Noynoy dreads ‘isolated’ life in Malacañang Right: Noynoy dreads ‘isolated’ life in Malacañang
- 61. Guidelines in writing headlines 15.Use M for million and B for billion West Visayas gets P 600 M for typhoon victims 16. Use comma instead of and No goodbyes for Jamby, Nene, Mar, Noy at Senate
- 62. Guidelines in writing headlines 17.Separate double headline by a semicolon. Bomb explodes at Koronadal market; 13 killed, 53 hurt
- 63. Guidelines in writing headlines 18.Don’t leave a preposition at the end of the line. Wrong: Mentors call for reform of schools Right: Mentors call for reform of schools
- 64. Guidelines in writing headlines 19.Use kickers to attract attention. 20. Don’t use X-mas for Christmas. 21. Use the present tense for past stories and the infinitive for future stories. 22. Write numbers in figures or spell them out depending upon your need for your unit counts.
- 65. Verbal deadwood – useless phrasing of anysort. 1. for the reason that - because 2. at the present time - now 3. affixed his signature - signed 4. were united in holy matrimony – were married 5. abrasions and contusion – cuts and bruises 6. acquaint - tell 7. adequate bus transportation – enough buses
- 66. Redundancy- unnecessary repetition of ideas. 1. advanceprediction 2. fatal killing 3. final conclusion 4. other alternative 5. got up at 6 a.m. in the morning 6. in our modern world of today 7. spherical in shape 8. blue in color 9. heavy in weight 10. sinampal sa mukha 11. isinandal ang likod
- 67. Headline vocabulary 1. attacks –hits 2. supports – backs 3. increase - hike 4. stops - nips 5. approval – nod 6. syndicate – gang 7 investigation – probe 8. disapprove – scrap 9. ended - busted 10. approve – uphold
- 68. Unit Count inHeadline Small letters j, l, i, f, t = ½ unit Capital letter I = ½ unit Number 1 = ½ unit All punctuation marks except the dash, question mark, dollar, peso and percent sign = ½ unit All small letters except j, l, i, f, t, m and w = 1 unit Dash, question mark, dollar, peso and percent sign = 1 unit All number figures from 0 to 9 except 1 = 1 unit
- 70. _______________________ _______________________ ______________ __________ Slug line content: 1stline: name of paper (leave blank if not mentioned) 2nd line: type of article (commonly news/straight news) 3rd line: date to be published 4th line: writer (leave blank if not mentioned) 5th line: keyword from headline/lead
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Editor's Notes
- #38 They often do not give the summary of the story. Feature heads are made more arresting by using different style of writing and attractive font types.