Listen to the StoryCorps Interview and take notes What are the 5 Ws and the H? What questions are being asked? Who would be interested in an interview like this? What surprises you or is interesting about this interview? Has there ever been a time when your parents disappointed you? What are some ways someone could connect to this interview? Who’s the audience?
To have a primary source To include lively language To see both idea
Stating who made the quote or gave the information Always say who is speaking
A quote seldom shows the news value of a story Make sure that the quote is accurate even if it means asking them to repeat themselves
Tag, colon, quotes, caps. Comma, quotes, tag, period.
When you introduce a new speaker, state the name before the quote so you don’t confuse the readers.