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Media WritingMC2010
Steve ButtryAug. 25, 2016
Today’s quizFollowing AP style, which of these organizations should be spelled out on first reference: CBS, CIA, FBI, NASA, NRA?
Email your answer to [email protected].
Primary questions:• Is it timely?• Is it important?• Is it interesting?•Who’s the audience?
What makes something news?Secondary factors:• Local•Prominent•Conflict• Impact•Human interest•Unusual
In-class writing exerciseA news story about yourself (include photo):Possible approaches:• How you were affected by or responded to the flood• Something newsworthy you’ve done (doesn’t have to
be recent)• Why you came to LSU• Something creative (but factual)
Thursday guests
Ben FischerSports Business Daily
Cliff BruntThe Associated Press
Tuesday’s guest