Writing
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The Art of Omission: Chipping away what doesn’t belong
I have always found the Journalism 101 guide—who, what, why, where, when, and how—to be of limited help. It’s a…
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Journalism 101: What Makes a Story Newsworthy?
What makes a story newsworthy – worthy of the name “news”? If you’re on deadline, the question may be “What…
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Them’s Fighting Words!
Stories that use these words are much more likely than others to be involved in libel suits. Calling someone a…
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Every Editor Needs an Editor
With one hand my driver aimed her vintage VW through the maze of mid-town Manila traffic, and with the other…
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Headlines: Getting Off to a Good Start
Headlines may be the most important writing you’ll ever do. If your headline doesn’t work, the story may not even…
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Writing Good Captions
Next to headlines, captions may be the most-read words in your publication. Here are some guidelines for writing good captions. A…
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Grammar Rules you may have Missed
Here are a few things you may have missed in English class: Verbs HAS to agree with their subjects. Prepositions…
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Four out of Three Editors Should Proofread Numbers Better
There are three kinds of people in the world – those who are good with numbers and those who aren’t.…
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AP Style Rules at a Glance
Periods: They’re often omitted when abbreviating the name of an organization or iconic figure: CIA, FBI, VCU, JFK. Use periods to…
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