1. MODULE 10: WRITING

2. The NOTES capture and organize the story.
A WRITER USES QUESTIONS TO HELP FOCUS THE STORY.
IF THE NOTES SEEM INCOMPLETE, THERE IS MORE REPORTING TO DO.
ORGANIZING NOTES HELPS WITH DECISIONS ABOUT CONTENT. 1 2 3
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ORGANIZING YOUR NOTES: Color highlighters organize information, making it easier to write the story.

4. Good STORIES come in many forms.
THE BEST FEATURE STORIES PUT INFORMATION IN A HUMAN CONTEXT.
QUICK READS OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO FEATURES. 1 2 3
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FAST FACTS: Information makes a dynamic visual presentation with creative typography and graphics.

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Two approaches are used to report on the Prom – a CHART and a TIMELINE.

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PROFILES: Using a listing approach, “favorites” provide insights into student personalities.

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TOP 10: Ten quotes and five photos make for a dynamic presentation on teachers.

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INFOGRAPH: Survey results are reported in a visual way. Student quotes humanize the data.

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“REAL” COPY: To support the theme, students are profiled on every spread with listings and photos.

11. Effective yearbook writing shares traits with all GOOD WRITING.
GOOD COPY STARTS WITH SOLID SUBSTANCE.
GOOD COPY SEEMS TIGHTLY WRITTEN AND LIVELY.
GOOD COPY UTILIZES NARRATIVE ELEMENTS.
GOOD COPY SEEMS FRESH AND ORIGINAL. 1 2 3
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