News is a way of reporting what is going on in the world. It can be in the form of a newspaper article, TV or radio show or even an online blog. News is usually based on real events that happen in the world, but it can also be made up or manipulated. It is important to be able to differentiate between the two.
What makes news will vary from society to society, but in general it is anything that is unusual. If a man walks his dog in the park for the first time this will not be news, but if he was bitten by that same dog then it would. Society will also be interested in what is happening to the famous, so news about politicians and stars will always be of interest. It is also important to note that what is considered to be news will change from generation to generation.
When writing a news article it is important to include the 5 Ws; who, what, when, where and why. This will allow the reader to understand the story and get a good idea of what is happening. The writer should be careful not to insert their own opinions into the article as this can be very off putting to readers. They should try to keep the article as factual as possible and rely on information gathered from interviews with sources, preferably people who have direct knowledge of the event.
The final step in writing a news article is to proofread it. This is usually the responsibility of the writer although it may be passed over to a sub-editor for a final check. It is vital that the article is free of spelling and grammatical errors, and that all facts are correct.
If writing for a newspaper or magazine it is important to follow the guidelines set out by that publication. They will usually have a standard layout for their articles, often divided into columns. Online news articles will not necessarily have this layout, but should still be written in a clear and concise manner. It is also important to avoid the use of words that can be misinterpreted such as adjectives. Using more descriptive words such as’shiny’ instead of’sparkly’ can help to make the article more interesting, but it is important not to overdo this as it can become a turn off for readers.
Finally, it is important to remember that while staying informed about the news is crucial, overdoing it can be detrimental to mental health. Too much news can lead to stress, anxiety, fatigue and loss of sleep. Striking a balance is important and should be balanced with the need to function in society and serve the community. If a person is suffering from these symptoms it is important to seek help and not try to cope alone. If you are worried about how much news you consume, speak to friends and family members to find out where they get their news from and what apps they use.