Journalism Skill

News writing, investigative reporting, source verification, editorial standards, and fact-checking for journalists.

Core Principle

Journalism's job is to tell the truth as completely and fairly as possible. Every story serves the public's right to know. Accuracy is non-negotiable — speed is secondary.

News Writing Fundamentals

The Inverted Pyramid

1. Lead (Lede) — Most important facts: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
2. Key details — Context, quotes, supporting evidence
3. Background — History, related events, lesser details

The reader should get the essential story from the first paragraph alone.