Writing and Improving Your News Articles
What We’ll Cover Parts of a news article Structure What’s the difference? Tips for writing
Parts of a News Article Headline/Title
• Usually bold
Byline• The author
Lead
Parts of a News Article Body copy
Pull quote
Structure Most common is the inverted pyramid
Structure Associated Press (AP) Style
Paragraphs
Quotes
What’s the Difference? Press Release or News Article (these are
interchangeable)
Feature
Column
What tense? Press Release or News Article (these are
interchangeable)
Feature
Column
Tips End with a quote
Be objective
Reading level
Use Pictures
This module was put together by Krista Anderson - July 2013Contact her for more assistance at [email protected] or 405-744-7760
Alternatively, you can contact Joyce Martin at [email protected] or 402-744-7969
Sources: ehow.com, AP Stylebook, and Shelly Sitton (university course)