JOUR 001 Lecture 4: Journalism 101 (Writing for New Media) - Lec 4
27 Oct 2020
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Quotes interview information is often presented in news (and feature) stories in the form of quotations. These present a speaker"s word verbatim and in full sentence. Honestly, used wrong, these things can destroy your story! You write better than most people talk. Full direct quotes can be unclear, long-winded and ungrammatical. But a good full quote is wonderful!! Insightful (e. g. sharp observation) or shows personality (e. g. Insightful (e. g. sharp observation) or shows personality (e. g. colorful, humorous, or emotional) or has news value (e. g. controversial) Add clarity to a full direct quote with a clear setup sentence. But the setup sentence and the quote should not repeat each other. Don"t use a full direct quote to convey routine facial information. In general, use full direct quotes sparingly. This is still an unsettled ethical debate in journalism! Yes, small edits are okay if they are necessary for understanding or to spare embarrassment, provided that meaning and tone do not change.
