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Unit 2 – Journalism #FeatureWriting #LeadWriting


Hello Learners,
As discussed in the class, this blog is about Lead Writing and Feature Writing. First of all let’s see what it is. Go through the blog and complete the task.

Lead Writing:-
In news articles, the lead is a summary of what the whole thing is about answering the questions Who? What? Where? When? Why?
Short, Sharp Summary of things, readers are curious to read.
There is a hard lead and a soft lead…
Hard Lead gives a comprehensive view of entire event, while soft lead gives a short account of that event with catchy title.s a short account of that event with catchy title.
Feature Writing:-
·       Key function is to humanize, to add colour, to educate, to entertain, to illuminate.
·       A feature story may or may not tied to a current event.
·       Will often be longer in size than a traditional news story.
·       Use ‘features’ when you want to:
-         explain, expand and/or analyse previous news stories
-         profile a person
-         document a trend in society
-         create a ‘how – to” guide
·       Feature types are:-
1.    Personality Profiles
2.    Human Interest Stories
3.    Trend Stories
4.    Analysis Stories
·       Features are written to hook the reader and draw them into the story.
·       It may include direct quotations, observations and additional background throughout the story.


Writing a Feature
·       Choose a theme
·       Has a story been done before?
·       Is the story of interest to the reader?
·       Does the story have holding power (appealing power)?
·       What makes the story worthy of being reported?
·       The theme answers the questions ‘so what’?
·       Read or watch different kinds of features and stories. Reading and observing can help you understand the nuances of presenting your ideas clearly and concisely.
·       Study the language, ideas, presentation and the wrap-up patterns of various feature stories.
·       Think clearly. Be sure about the purpose of writing the feature story. It can be for dissemination of information, appreciation and instructional. Learn how to distinguish one from the other
·       Visualize the reaction of your reader. Reflect if you can draw the attention of the reader by your presentation.
·       Prepare a framework. A proper introduction, flow of words, relevant quotations and/or anecdotes can go a long way.
·       Identify the sources and collect all the relevant information. If you can, take surveys. You can request people to fill in questionnaires or take interviews, sift through them and retain whatever is necessary.


Task:-
Prepare a Video or a blog on Feature Writing or Lead Writing following the necessary Points. Share your blog link in the comment section.
  

Click Here to appear for the Quiz
Happy Learning!!!!!

Comments

  1. Disha Gediya18 February 2019 at 07:40

    Respected mam
    Here is my response of feature writing attached with this link
    https://dishagediya.blogspot.com/2019/02/feature-writing.html?m=1

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  2. Hema D. Goswami18 February 2019 at 08:43

    Respected mam,
    here is my answer attached with the link

    https://hemagoswami.blogspot.com/2019/02/feature-writing.html

    ReplyDelete
  3. Dharaba Rayjada18 February 2019 at 23:17

    Respected mam,
    Here is my blog link of given task...

    https://dharabarayjada.blogspot.com/2019/02/fear-funda.html?m=1

    ReplyDelete
  4. Dhaval Diyora13 December 2019 at 08:03

    Respected mam,
    I'm sharing my view about task.

    https://dhavalddiyora.blogspot.com/2019/12/journalism-feature-writing-and-lead.html

    ReplyDelete

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