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Summary Methods of News Writing
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This is a note summary on keeping your writing short and simple for effective news writing in journalism.
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Keep it Short and Simple (KISS) Make sure your sentences flow
o should read smoothly
o sentences should not contain multiple clauses
o make sure the information contained is presented in a logical order
Don't repeat yourself
o don't say the same thing but in multiple different ways.
Don't overwrite
o e.g. at the present time = now
o in the region of = about
o biggest yet = biggest
o with the exception of = except
o fell down = fell
o despite the fact that = despite
Avoid useless modifiers
o avoid subjective descriptions e.g. funny, attractive
o don't use adjectives to over-exaggerate
Avoid jargon
o don't assume reader knowledge - make sure the story is accessible to everyone
o use words you are more likely to use in real life when explaining the story to
someone.
o if you do use jargon if needed, make sure you explain it
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