Modul Mata Kuliah Journalisme Online - Ayo Menulis FISIP UAJY
Modul Mata Kuliah Journalisme Online - Ayo Menulis FISIP UAJY
Modul Mata Kuliah Journalisme Online - Ayo Menulis FISIP UAJY
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Long stories on the web are hard to read. The more a reader needs to scroll, the less likely they are<br />
to read the story.<br />
Organizing information into relevant ‘chunks’ helps keep the reader interested. Facilitates adding<br />
links to enhance interactivity. Be careful: Don’t divide content into too many parts or readers will<br />
lose interest.<br />
Chunking is a method to create consistency of web style, and helps readers understand the content<br />
flow on your site. (Source: Webstyle Guide: http://webstyleguide.com/site/chunk.html)<br />
Writing Style<br />
Headlines – Compelling: On the web, headlines sell the story; Six to 10 words; Strong verbs’ Most<br />
important items first; Question headlines workable<br />
Blurbs: Summaries of story, often on home page and linked to full length story<br />
Briefs: A complete story in just a few sentences.<br />
Writing Style<br />
Conversational style<br />
Cross between broadcast writing and print<br />
Lively verbs, colorful adjectives and distinct nouns.<br />
Active voice always!<br />
Short paragraphs<br />
Be aware of references to your sources >> Consider using full name on second reference because<br />
you don’t know how story may link<br />
Additional Style Tips<br />
Consider one idea per paragraph – even if it’s just one sentence.<br />
Write in easily understood sentences.<br />
Include links as part of your copy> E.g. Bill Gates [link to his bio] created Microsoft [link to<br />
microsoft.com] at a time when PCs were just beginning to become commonplace.<br />
Think Globally. Avoid regional/local terms that may be misunderstood by the broader audience.<br />
Develop a voice, a style, a flow.<br />
Web Story Structure<br />
Get to the point<br />
Story must be told in 50 words ... Then your reader MIGHT read the rest<br />
REMEMBER: only about 100-150 lines per screen… and less if a reader is looking at story on a PDA.<br />
Make everything you write relevant.<br />
Constantly ask yourself: Why should the reader care about this? What elements of interactivity can<br />
be used to engage the reader to make the content more compelling?<br />
Developing Sources<br />
Lifeblood of your career as a reporter<br />
Get over your shyness, it’s time to open up<br />
Learn to talk to everybody – yes, strangers!<br />
Everybody is a potential source when you’re covering a breaking news story<br />
Start with newspaper clippings<br />
Pick up the phone or hit the streets