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Feature Writing Campus Journalism

1. FEATURE WRITINGFEATURE WRITINGCAMPUS JOURNALISM PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION: MARIA CLARA CRUZ

2. NEWS VS. FEATURENEWS VS. FEATURE WHAT IS A FEATURE?
NOT TIME-BOUND. IT'S A
DEEPER DIVE INTO A PERSON,
ISSUE, OR TOPIC. IT AIMS TO
INFORM, ENTERTAIN, AND
INSPIRE, USING A MORE
CREATIVE, NARRATIVE
APPROACH.
TIMELY, FACTUAL, AND
OBJECTIVE. IT REPORTS
ON A RECENT EVENT.
NEWS STORY FEATURE STORY

3. WHY WRITE
A FEATURE?
WHY WRITE
A FEATURE? THE POWER OF A DEEPER STORY PUT A FACE TO THE NEWS,
HELPING READERS CONNECT WITH
PEOPLE AND ISSUES ON A
PERSONAL LEVEL. HUMANIZE HIGHLIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS,
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, OR PEOPLE
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES. INSPIRE EXPLAIN COMPLEX TOPICS OR
ISSUES IN A RELATABLE WAY. EDUCATE ENGAGING AND FUN TO READ,
GIVING A PUBLICATION
PERSONALITY AND LIFE. ENTERTAIN

4. FINDING YOUR ANGLEWHO HAS A FASCINATING HOBBY OR AN
UNUSUAL JOB?
WHAT ISSUES ARE STUDENTS TRULY
PASSIONATE ABOUT?
WHAT'S A NEW TREND HAPPENING IN
STUDENT LIFE? ON CAMPUS WHAT UNIQUE SMALL BUSINESS IS NEAR
YOUR SCHOOL?
WHAT'S A LOCAL VOLUNTEER GROUP
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE AREA?
HOW IS THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESENCE
IMPACTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND
VICE-VERSA? OFF CAMPUS
REMEMBER:
THE BEST FEATURES COME
FROM GENUINE CURIOSITY.
ASK YOURSELF,
"WHAT STORY DO
PEOPLE NEED TO
HEAR?"

5. WHAT MAKES A GOOD
FEATURE ARTICLE?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD
FEATURE ARTICLE?UNLIKE A NEWS STORY
THAT JUST REPORTS FACTS,
A FEATURE ARTICLE NEEDS
A UNIQUE ANGLE OR A
HOOK. A GOOD ANGLE
GOES BEYOND THE
OBVIOUS AND EXPLORES
THE "WHY" OR "HOW." STRONG ANGLE COMPELLING
NARRATIVE USING A NARRATIVE
STRUCTURE WITH A CLEAR
BEGINNING, MIDDLE, AND
END. THE WRITING
SHOULD BE DESCRIPTIVE,
USING SENSORY LANGUAGE
TO PAINT A PICTURE AND
"SHOW" RATHER THAN
"TELL." THE MOST EFFECTIVE
FEATURE ARTICLES ARE
ABOUT PEOPLE. THEY
FOCUS ON AN INDIVIDUAL
OR A GROUP, ALLOWING
THE READER TO CONNECT
WITH THE SUBJECT ON AN
EMOTIONAL LEVEL. HUMAN ELEMENTS

6. PROFILE TYPES OF
FEATURE STORIESHUMAN INTEREST HOW-TO/SERVICE TREND STORY
HISTORICAL
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT A PERSON (E.G., A
STUDENT ARTIST, A LOCAL BUSINESS
STRUGGLE).
A STORY THAT EVOKES EMOTIONS
AND INTERESTS
A DEEP DIVE INTO A NEW FASHION,
SOCIAL, OR ACADEMIC TREND ON OR OFF
CAMPUS.
A GUIDE TO A RESOURCE OR SKILL
(E.G., "A GUIDE TO THE BEST STUDY
SPOTS IN TOWN").
EXPLORING A FORGOTTEN PART OF THE
SCHOOL OR THE TOWN'S HISTORY.

7. HOOK
FLOW OF A FEATURE
ARTICLE
FLOW OF A FEATURE
ARTICLE
The
beginning,
grabs the
reader's
attention with
a scene, an
anecdote, or a
surprising
fact.
Introduction of
the topic or the
beginning of the
article.
This is the main
narrative of the
feature. You
weave together
details to tell
your story.
It's the final
sentence or
paragraph that
leaves a lasting
impression and
it offers a sense
of closure or a
conclusion
INTRO BODY KICKER

8. BEGINNING STRUCTURE OF A
FEATURE ARTICLEMIDDLE END
THE BEGINNING, OFTEN CALLED THE LEDE, GRABS
THE READER'S ATTENTION WITH A SCENE, AN
ANECDOTE, OR A SURPRISING FACT.
THE MIDDLE, DEVELOPS THE STORY WITH DETAILS, QUOTES,
AND MORE INFORMATION. IT SHOULD BE DESCRIPTIVE, USING
SENSORY LANGUAGE TO "SHOW" RATHER THAN "TELL."
BRAINSTORM HOW YOU WANT TO END THE FEATURE ARTICLE. FIND A
QUOTE OR A FINAL QUESTION OR A THOUGHT THAT LEAVES A LASTING
IMPRESSION TO THE READERS OF YOUR ARTICLE.

9. DATA PROCESS OF WRITING
A FEATURE ARTICLE
PROCESS OF WRITING
A FEATURE ARTICLE
Gather the
important
information from
the right
individuals/group
Organize and
know the
beginning,
middle, and end
of your feature
article.
This is where you
finally start
writing. Do not
expect perfection
on your draft yet.
Do not be afraid
to make a
mistake.FLOW DRAFT

10. THE BIG PICTURE
YOUR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IS WHAT MAKES A FEATURE
ARTICLE SPECIAL. WHILE REMAINING OBJECTIVE AND
FACTUAL, DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE A CREATIVE STYLE OR A
COMPELLING TONE THAT MATCHES YOUR STORY.

11. DO YOU HAVEDO YOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS?

12. THANK YOUTHANK YOUFOR LISTENING!