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Keep the __________ ________ in mind when you are writing the story. |
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These should be a detailed analysis of both teams as a unit and individual memebrs as a unit. |
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Season previews and season wrap ups |
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Just as the city reporter can question the action of a mayor, the sports write may question _____ ________ ______. |
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Lead with the ___________ ____ _______ ____ ____ _____. |
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Most importatnt facts of the game |
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If your story is published several days after a contest you must.... |
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Look for a new angle- often what is behind a victory or loss. |
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Use ____ ______ that accurately reflect the action of the contest |
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Any interpretation a sports writer makes must be based upon |
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facts rather than an opinion |
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Reporters must know the ________ of the sports they are covering. |
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Make sure you get a view of the _______, looking at both ______ and _________. |
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Opposition, strengths and weaknesses |
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If the crowd, or lack of one, is an important outcome in the contest, then.... |
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What is an advance story? |
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It previews an upcoming contest (pregame) |
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What should an advance story consist of? |
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Which teams, when and where, their records. Should also include comments from coaches, line ups, injuries, key players. Style of play from both teams, significance of game, historical background |
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What should a cover story/game story consist of? |
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Accurate notes of an event Analyzation of players Reiterate consequences of plays + choices Don't be a cheerleader for the home team |
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What should a post game story consist of? |
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It should be vivid, colorful, and should give a chance to untangle confusing events that occured. Update stats |
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Avoid the overuse of ____ expressions such as pigskin, gridiron, etc |
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Many sportswriters try to adopt this to capture the action and it is not necessary |
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a different type of English |
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Write about ________ and _______, not games |
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When writing about players, always identify them by.... |
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class in school and posistion on team |
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Keep up with these and use them frequently in stories |
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Make sure your sports stories are turned in when before the deadline? |
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As late as possible to keep them updated |
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If you are writing about a team, watch them... |
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Look for opportunites to do sports feature stories that are not.... |
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tied directly to games (student trainers, tryouts, coaching philosophies, etc) |
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