Feature Writing

Any issue could be new-related or human-interest

• Introduction/Lead

• Content

• Sources and Angle

• Production

• Length

Always contains a variety of sources and angles

• Content

• Language

• Presentation

• Sources and Angle

Designed to be attractive and usually includes more than one original photograph or illustration

• Length

• Presentation

• Production

• Structure

Designed to be attractive and usually includes more than one original photograph or illustration

• Length

• Presentation

• Production

• Structure

characteristics of feature, objective is to engage and entertain. Typically consumed after the news and during leisure moments.

Characteristic of Feature: Rather than utilizing conventional news leads, feature stories frequently embrace novelty readers and piquing their interest

Where do we write a summary of the whole article?

• body

• conclusion

• introduction

• title

Story that is written to inform, but also to entertain. Sometimes the story behind the story, describing atmosphere, personalities, locations.

• news story

• feature story

• editorial

• review

True or false?

Feature Articles are usually timeless they are just as acceptable for publication this week or

next month.

• True

• False

Types of Feature Articles: Uncover hidden facets of news events that might not be immediately apparent.

• News Feature

• Investigative Feature

• Human Interest Feature

• Arts and Culture Feature