chapter 5 questions

1.What is the inverted pyramid?
-The inverted pyramid is a guide to writing; the most important facts at the start of the article; details and the extra information to follow-- this ensures readers get all the facts they need.

2.Whats a delayed lede? What other name does it go by?
-A way to draw in the reader; by placing interesting facts first readers will be intrigued to continue reading. They are also referred to as soft or feature ledes.

3.Whats a nut graf? Where does it come in the story?
-All delayed are followed by a nut graf which helps the reader understand the importance of the story. It provides an opportunity to add more pertinent information the the lede can hold. Essentially, it tells the reader what the story is all about, and helps them to understand why the story matters at all.

4. Where does the 'when' element come in?
-Unless using a delayed lede, the when always is found in the lede of the story. The right order being " who did what when, source said".

5.Whats a summary/chronology story?
-Stories are best told chronologically (in the order they happened). Chronological accounts typically follow a summary lede, and often a nut graf.

6.What special handling does a crime story require when it comes to naming suspects?
-Until a person is formally charged with a crime, its best not to report their name.

7. What is a multiple element story?
-A story that has more than one distinct idea is a multiple element story. In this type of story, the writer features each element in the lede, then elaborates on each in the order listed in the lede.

8.What is a second day story?
-Require total updates from the original story but differ from the original story in two ways. The lede first reflects the change from the initial event and secondly, the story must provide new details and summarize the original.

9.What is the difference between correlation and causation? What special handling does this require in story writing?
-Correlation is events that are happing at the same time which is not to be confused with causation which is when one event causes another. Journalists need to be careful when making assumptions about causation.

10.What kinds of facts should be double checked?
-Names, Dates, Places, Corporate names, Titles, Numbers and Graphics

11. What are the rules when working with quotes?
-Make sure the quote adds to the story.
Make sure the quoted words are the person's exact words.
Paraphrase when necessary.
Don't put words in a speaker's mouth.
Avoid inverted attribution.
Make sure it's clear who is speaking.
Choose verbs carefully.