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= = =How to Write a Newspaper Article= = The Assignment: = You are going to write an article for a magazine. What you will write about is totally up to you, as long as you think what you write about is interesting. Layout:
 * Title: All the important words start with a capital letter
 * Introduction: Makes the reader interested; tells the reader what the article is about
 * Body: **who, what, when, where, why,** and **how**
 * Conclusion: Summarize; tie back to the introduction

=Instructions;=

Things You'll Need:
Step 1 Come up with a good story idea. This can be as simple as covering a local event, or as complex as an in-depth investigation of a political scandal. Step 2 Gather a notebook, pen, and a voice recorder if possible. Venture to the location where you will be gathering your facts or conducting your interview. Step 3 Begin your research for the story. (Write down possible questions. Then attend the event, or schedule and perform your interview). Step 4 Come up with a good introduction of one or two sentences that will interest the reader and give them an idea of what the article will be about. Step 5 Begin writing the meat of your story. Be sure to cover the **who, what, when, where, why,** and **how** of the subject. Most news articles are between 200 and 500 words. However, newspapers typically quantify the amount of writing in terms of inches, so ask your editor how many inches he or she requires, and how many words that equates to approximately. Step 6 Edit your article and come up with a suggested headline. Send these to the editor for review.
 * (Voice recorder)
 * Pen
 * Word processor
 * Paper