Media WritingMC2010

Steve ButtryAug. 25, 2016

Today’s quizFollowing AP style, which of these organizations should be spelled out on first reference: CBS, CIA, FBI, NASA, NRA?

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Primary questions:• Is it timely?• Is it important?• Is it interesting?•Who’s the audience?

What makes something news?Secondary factors:• Local•Prominent•Conflict• Impact•Human interest•Unusual

In-class writing exerciseA news story about yourself (include photo):Possible approaches:• How you were affected by or responded to the flood• Something newsworthy you’ve done (doesn’t have to

be recent)• Why you came to LSU• Something creative (but factual)

Thursday guests

Ben FischerSports Business Daily

Cliff BruntThe Associated Press

Tuesday’s guest