This document provides guidance on how to write a news article. It discusses including key details like the headline, byline, location and lead paragraph. The writer should research the topic extensively by answering the 5 W's. Facts should be organized into essential, interesting and unrelated. The article structure follows an inverted triangle format. The audience and unique angle should be considered to make the story unique. Interviewing experts can add credibility when followed properly. The instructions ask to present a 15 minute PowerPoint with 5 campus news stories, focusing on headlines, details and pictures while dressed professionally.

1. Prepared by Mr. Marco T. Santos, LPT

2.  It needs to be punchy, include the most important facts and convey what the story is
about.
 Headline (Heading) The headline is the title of the news article. ...
 Byline. This line tells who is writing the article. ...
 Location. This is usually placed at the beginning of the article in bold print. ...
 Lead Paragraph(s) ...
 Supporting Paragraph(s)

3.  To begin writing a news article, you need to research the topic you will be writing about
extensively. In order to have a credible, well written, well-structured article, you have to
know the topic well.
 If you’ve ever written a research paper you understand the work that goes into learning about
your topic. The first phase of writing a news article or editorial is pretty similar.
 Begin by asking yourself the “5 W’s” (sometimes “6 W’s”)
 Who - who was involved?
 What - what happened?
 Where - where did it happen?
 Why - why did it happen?
 When - when did it happen?
 How - how did it happen?

4.  Once you can clearly answer the “5 W’s”, jot down a list of all the pertinent facts
and information that needs to be included in the article. Organize your facts into
three groups:
 1) those that need to be included in the article.
 2) those that are interesting but not vital.
 3) those that are related but not important to the purpose of the article.

5. Your outline, and subsequently your article, should be
structured like an inverted triangle. The inverted triangle
allows you to build your story so that the most important
information is at the top.

6. In order to write a great news article, you need to know
exactly who you are writing for. Your audience will dictate
the voice and tone of your article and help you to know
what you should include.
Ask yourself the “5 W's” again, but this time in relation to
your audience.

7.  Why is this article unique to you? What is your voice? These questions will help you
to make your news article unique and something that only you could write.
 Even if you are covering a popular story or topic that others are writing about, look
for an angle that will make this one yours.
 Do you have a personal experience that relates to your topic? Maybe you know
someone who is an expert that you can interview.

8.  When writing a news article, interviewing people and getting a firsthand source on
your topic can be invaluable. And while reaching out to people and asking for an
interview may seem daunting, it can greatly affect the credibility and authority of
your article.
 People usually like to talk about personal experiences, especially if it will be
featured somewhere, like your news article.
 When you do interview people you need to follow a few rules

9.  Choose a Recent, Newsworthy Event or Topic.
 Conduct Timely, In-Person Interviews with Witnesses.
 Establish the “Four Main Ws”
 Construct Your Piece.
 Research Additional Facts and Figures.

10. INSTRUCTIONS:
This activity will test your skills in presenting a news.
You must present at least 5 news inside the campus. (be
aware of do’s and don’ts)
Provide a PPT (Power Point Presentation), by providing your
headlines and some details and pictures of the news you’ve
gathered.
The presentation must only performed with a maximum of 15
minutes of duration.
The reporter must be in a corporate attire.
This presentation will be held at room 415 old building at
exactly 9:30am.