Now, using the information on this template, and the many instructional tips, begin creating a rough
copy of your news report.
Then, word process a good copy of your news report.
The Conclusion
Consists of one summary paragraph of one to two sentences.
Outlines how the event was resolved and/or identifies future happenings due to the news event.
Other News Report Conventions
Write in Third Person (Objective) Narration. Remember that you are a reporter whose job it is to report the
facts that have been provided to you. Never give your opinion in a news article.
Use non-connotative dialogue tags, like “said” or “says” to maintain the impression of your objectivity.
When introducing information, remind the reader of your objectivity by acknowledging the sources of the
information, (i.e. “according to one witness”, “according to one source”, “according to police”).
Include a photograph and a caption underneath the photograph that explains the photograph and its
importance to the news event.
Present the news article in column form with a “Justified” alignment.
Write the news report in the past tense.
Include action verbs to create interest.
Include linking words that indicate time (e.g. yesterday, when, after, during, until, finally, before, etc.).
Write in full sentences, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Quotation:
Direct quote
from a witness,
participant,
spokesperson,
victim, etc.
Be sure to
identify the
person and his/
her connection to
the event
Supporting Par-
agraph:
Another, but
Less Important,
Fact or Detail
Quotation:
Second direct
quote
Resolution: