source (Stephanie M. Rusnak)
1. First paragraph
In
your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why.
Try to hook the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising
statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question
or a provocative statement.
2. Second/Third/Fourth paragraphs
Give
the reader the details. Include one or two quotes from people you
interviewed. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they). Be
objective -- never state your opinion. Use quotes to express others'
opinions!
3. Last paragraph
Wrap it up
somehow ( don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say...."In
conclusion" or "To finish..." (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or a
catchy phrase.
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