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Exclusivity

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A news story that is obtained by one journalist or news organization ahead of others and is unique to them at the time of publication.

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Attribution

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The action of ascribing a work or remark to a particular author, artist, or person.

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Beat

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A specific subject area that a reporter is assigned to cover regularly, such as education, politics, or law enforcement.

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Hook

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A sentence or fact used to capture the attention of readers and encourage them to continue reading the article.

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Copy Editor

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A person who reviews and corrects written material for publication, checking for errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and style.

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Lead

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The opening paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important aspects of the story.

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Byline

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A line in a newspaper or magazine article that gives the name of the writer of the article.

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Editorial

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An article expressing the opinions of the publication's editorial board or its editor, reflecting the stance of the publication as a whole.

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Hard News

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News that covers timely, important events or issues that have a significant impact on the audience.

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Source

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A person, document, or record that provides information for journalists to use in their reporting.

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Feature

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A non-news article that provides a deeper look at a subject, person, or trend, often with more narrative techniques.

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Soft News

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News that is more about entertainment or human interest stories rather than the immediacy of hard news.

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Masthead

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The section of a publication that lists the details of the publication, such as the name of the publisher, staff members, and contact information.

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Inverted Pyramid

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A structure for news articles in which information is presented in descending order of importance.

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Ombudsman

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An individual employed by a news organization to address concerns or complaints from the audience about news coverage, ethics, or content.

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News Hole

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The amount of space available in a newspaper for news after ads have been inserted; also applies to time in a newscast.

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AP Style

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The style guide used by journalists that covers grammar, punctuation, usage, and journalistic principles.

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Embargo

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A request by a source that the information provided should not be published until a certain date or condition has been met.

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Fact-checking

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The process of verifying the factual accuracy of information before it is published or broadcast.

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Op-Ed

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Short for 'opposite the editorial page,' these pieces represent opinion pieces that reflect the view of the author, not the publication.

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Copy

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The text in a newspaper, magazine, or website, including articles, editorials, and advertisements.

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News Cycle

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The time span during which a particular story or type of news is of interest to the public and covered by the media.

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Dateline

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A line at the beginning of a news article that shows the date and place where the story was written.

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Nut Graf

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A paragraph that summarizes the key point or essence of the article, typically found after the lead.

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Angle

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A specific perspective or approach to a story, which determines the focus of the article.

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Slug

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A one-to-three word summary of a news story used as a label within a newsroom for organizational purposes.

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Quote

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A verbatim account of what someone has said, enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to the speaker.

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Background

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Information provided in a news story to give context to the events or issues being reported.

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Correction

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A statement published in a newspaper or broadcast on air to fix an error that was made in a previous edition or segment.

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