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TERMS INTERVIEW QUOTE

A one-on-one question and answer session with Word-for-word statements from sources, showing a
a person closely associated with an event, activity reaction to, an explanation for or an interpretation of
or topic. By asking carefully crafted, open-ended an activity, event or issue. Quotes with full attribution
ATTRIBUTION questions, the responses will provide information and (person’s name, year in school or other identifier) add

interesting comments for direct quotes. human interest to a story.
Both quotes from an individual and information that is not common knowledge
need to be attributed.
LEAD-IN SIDEBAR
CAPTION A short, catchy mini-headline or introduction to a A secondary story that conveys less significant

caption, linking the photo and the caption both visually information than the major story. Often relates to the
Informational text accompanying a photo. Captions answer readers’ questions and verbally without having to use direction-giving overall page content.
about the people, the action and/or the reaction in a photograph. Captions words like “above,” “left” and so on.
can range from identifying people and supplying minimal information to
serving as mini-stories that report the five W’s and H and include quotes. STORY STARTERS
Also called cutlines. QUICK READ These content idea sheets assist reporters and
An alternative to traditional feature stories with short, photographers by providing interviewing questions,
CONTENT MODULE visual formats that appeal to readers. A quick-read survey questions, photo possibilities and module ideas
story may supplement a traditional feature story as a for dozens of story topics. The Story Starters are
Portion of a page or spread containing a mini-design of photos and text; can sidebar, or a collection of quick-read stories may be available for download from Yearbook Avenue > Digital
be displayed with other content modules to present different angles on the used instead of a traditional feature story. Classroom > Story Starters.
same topic.

EDITORIALIZING

When the opinion of the writer is included in what should be an objective,
journalistic story. Editorializing should be avoided.

FIVE W’S AND H

The six key questions a journalist must answer for the reader: who, what,
when, where, why and how.

IDENTIFICATION

Text accompanying a photograph identifying individuals and perhaps providing
a brief explanation of the content, generally not a complete sentence or as
detailed as a caption.

Josie Pringle: Bryant High School, AR

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