After studying this chapter, students are expected to understand news report texts, analyze the elements of news texts, explain the structure of news texts, respond to opinions during discussions, and use punctuation and writing procedures correctly.
In journalism, news is a story or information related to an event. News texts are used to convey information about current events in a factual and timely manner. The creation of news texts aims to deliver important information that is relevant to the general public.
When constructing a news text, it is essential to pay attention to elements such as the title, lead, body, and author's notes. These elements ensure that the news text is factual, current, balanced, important, complete, and engaging.
News texts should use common language, be objective, present events in chronological order, use concise and clear sentences, have a representative title, include valid sources, and provide complete data about the event.
There are various types of news texts, including straight news, opinion news, interpretative news, investigation news, and depth news. Each type serves a different purpose in conveying information to the audience.
When writing news texts, journalists should adhere to language rules such as using standard language, direct quotes, mental verbs, time and place details, and temporal conjunctions. These linguistic elements help enhance the clarity and credibility of the news text.
A news text must include the essential elements of "what, who, when, where, why, and how" to provide a comprehensive understanding of the reported event to the audience.
The process of summarizing a news text involves identifying the main points using the 5W+1H questions (What, Who, When, Where, Why, How) and condensing the information into a concise and clear summary that captures the essence of the news report.