Feature Writing in the Art of Journalism

Feature writing ion Journalism

1. DIVISION ORIENTATION ON RULES AND GUIDELINES AND PRE- ACTIVITY FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 2025 DIVISION SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE TRAINING- WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL PAPER ADVISERS ON CAMPUS JOURNALISM

2. Qualities of a good Feature

3. Qualities of a good Feature Deals with any topic. It usually entertains more than it informs, instruct or advises. It may be long or short It may be light or serious depending on its purpose. It could be formal or informal. It may or may not be timely. It begins with a novelty lead. Based on facts.

4. Topics of Features People Places Things Events

5. Qualities of a good Features Facts Entertaining topic Artistic/ Appealing to the emotion Timeless Unique/Unusual/Universal Appeal Relevant details Engaging Development Socially-relevant and in-depth

6. pagtatampok = Feature

7. Sa Lathalain laging may ITINATAMPOK

8. TO FEATURE IS TO PRESENT AND HIGHLIGHT A SUBJECT PUTTING THE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

9. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHO? PROFILES ARE FEATURES ABOUT PEOPLE

10. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHAT? CULTURE FEATURES CAN BE ABOUT THINGS, FOOD, ANIMALS, CURRENT TRENDS AND EVENTS

11. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHERE? TRAVELOGUES ARE EXPLORATORY AND EXPOSITORY FEATURES ABOUT PLACES

12. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHEN? HISTORICAL FEATURES ARE WRITTEN TO ACCOUNT HISTORY-RELATED SUBJECTS

13. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHEN? SEASONAL FEATURES ARE WRITTEN IN TIME FOR SEASONAL EVENTS

14. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHY? BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURES EXPLAIN WHY THINGS HAPPEN

15. CHOOSING A SUBJECT WHY? ISSUE-BASED FEATURES ARE INVESTIGATIVE ACCOUNTS THAT PROVIDE INSIDE VIEWS OF UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS, ISSUES, AND EVENTS GIVE READERS A FEELING OF PENETRATING THE INNER CIRCLE OR BEING A MOUSE IN A CORNER.

16. CHOOSING A SUBJECT HOW? HOW TO FEATURES EXPLAIN HOW THINGS HAPPEN

17. NEWS VS FEATURE

18. Characteristic Features based on facts subjective Pro-active: the writer finds the stories and sets his own agenda generally longer than news ( the writer has more material) must have beginning, middle and end

19. feature BASIC OUTLINE TITLE LEAD NUT GRAF BODY CONCLUSION CALL TO ACTION (OPTIONAL)

20. Palawan en Onli : Malapit lang ang Paraiso Kung hahayaan natin ang ating mga paa ang magdesisyon kung saan tayo pupunta , dadalhin tayo nito kung saan-saan pero kung puso ang magdidikta , makakarating tayo sa lugar na hindi natin inaasahan . May isang probinsiya sa Luzon na nagpapatunay na hindi mo na naman kailangang mamatay para makarating sa Paraiso. Ito ang Palawan, at malapit lang ito . Sa talaan ng Department of Tourism, milyong turista ang dumadayo sa probinsiya . Ibig sabihin , marami -rami na rin ang nakakita sa kakaibang alindog ng Palawan. Ang mga taong ito mula sa sa Pinas at ibang bansa ang mga buhay na patunay na totoong may paraiso sa Palawan.

21. Dito sa paraiso ng Palawan, matitikman din ang mga paboritong pagkain ng mga diyos at diyosa . Sa Palawan lang din nananahan ang iba’t ibang uri ng hayop at halaman . Nang hayaan natin ang ating puso na magdikta ng ating patutunguhan , nakarating tayo sa pinakamalapit na Paraiso. Natuklasan natin ang ibat’ibang hain nito . Kaya naniniwala tayo ngayon na totoong may Paraiso at ito ay makikita sa pinagpalang probinsiya ng Palawan. Nag- iisa lang ito . Palawan only place in the planet.

22. THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FEATURE WRITING

23. A feature article is a special kind of essay. It must neither be too soft nor too hard.

24. A feature article is always based on facts . It must be written objectively.

25. FACTS: Observable Facts Legitimate Facts

26. A feature article must always have a specific angle and avoids general topics .

27. General versus specific topics GENERAL SPECIFIC Love Two different faiths, one real love Education Best study practices of honor students disaster No- cook meals during natural calamities

28. A feature article narrates facts in creative manner.

29. A feature article has a title with a complete and specific thought.

30. Flooded Streets: Empty Promises Daan Patungong Bangungot : Ang Nawawalang Bilyon ng Bayan The Town That Drowned in Promises

31. Kabuhayang Pinulot sa Kangkungan Sa Likod ng Pader : Kwento ng Sabwatan at Sakuna Baha ng Kasalanan

32. Disposal Dilemma The Ghost Project: Beneath the Flood Paper Project: Real Suffering

33. TITLES SHOULD BE CATCHY AND POWERFUL WHICH TITLE IS BETTER? A: Nasaan ang Pondo ? Isang Bayan, Isang Proyektong Multo B: Nasaan ang Pera ? Mamamayan ang Nagdurusa

34. TITLES SHOULD BE CATCHY AND POWERFUL WHICH TITLE IS BETTER? A: Paper Projects: Real Suffering B: Ghost Project

35. TITLES SHOULD APPLY THE 1-3-5 RULE 4-5 words = Good Title 2-3 words = Better Title 1 word = Best Title Trending now is, Title has sub-title/subhead

36. Palabra de Leonor Secretary Angara steers DepEd to a new school year full of challenges

37. DIVI-STORYA Iba’t ibang mukha at kuwento Divisoria

38. TITLES MAY ALSO USE ALLITERATION SHINING SHIMMERING SAN JUAN BLOWING BUBBLES IN BOHOL LAGUNA’S LOCAL LEGENDS COME AGAIN IN CAMIGUIN REALIZING RIZAL ANTING-ANTING NG ANTIPOLO BONGGGANG BATANG BEKI

39. TITLES MAY ALSO USE PUNS BETTER LEYTE THAN NEVER COAST AND EFFECTS Wade of Corruption SAMAR TIME Eight’s Aim Ohhhs Billed But Not Built LIBING’ THINGS

40. TITLES MAY ALSO USE RHYMES GUNAW SA MINDANAO A MILLION CAUSE IN PROJECT GHOST GET LOST IN MALOLOS UTAS SA BATANGAS HIYAS NG VISAYAS ANAK NG TIYANAK

41. A feature article has an enticing lead.

42. Enticing Lead Avoid: Do you know that sugar came from sugar cane? ================= “The youth is the hope of motherland.” This was said by Dr. Jose Rizal in his book…

43. Enticing Lead Iwasan : Isa sa mga problemang kinakaharap ng bansa sa kasalukuyan ay ang kahirapan . One of the problems the country faces nowadays is poverty.

44. Enticing Lead All took was a pair of hand-crafted shoes to win a president’s admiration. KINGLY BOOTS MANILA BULLETIN

45. Enticing Lead Sabi ng iba , ang mga hindi nagtitiyaga ay maaring pulutan sa kangkungan . Pero ibahin mo ang pamilyang sa kangkungan mismo kumukuha ng kabuhayan . KABUHAYANG PINULOT SA KANGKUNGAN RURALYANS

46. A feature article has a concise but interesting body.

47. A feature article has a compelling ending.

48. THANK YOU! MELBA H. MARCH T 3- TAFT NHS