As a journalist, look for the small
moments and the see the big picture as well.
To write a news story, Journlists...
What are the 5 W's
of the small moment?
- Find drama- the extraordinary, the community event, the hidden story in a story
- Observe
- Capture the 5W's
- Use a journalist tone
- Make it matter to the community
Capture the Small Moments
The BIG and small of it...
What is the role of a journalist?
Often from small moments, BIG stories are born.
- The best journalists investigate issues that matter in their community.
- They find stories that reveal those issues.
- They craft news stories to reveal those underlying issues.
The "Big Picture"
Journalists Delve Deeply to Reveal Underlying Issues