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The document discusses different types of stories that can be featured on an S&T (science and technology) page, including personality profiles, human interest stories, trend stories, historical stories, backgrounders, Q&As, lifestyle features, and news features. It provides examples and descriptions of each type of story. The document also outlines eight steps to writing a feature story, such as choosing a topic, narrowing the focus, researching, outlining, writing a lead paragraph, considering visual elements, following a style guide, and proofreading.

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The document discusses different types of stories that can be featured on an S&T (science and technology) page, including personality profiles, human interest stories, trend stories, historical stories, backgrounders, Q&As, lifestyle features, and news features. It provides examples and descriptions of each type of story. The document also outlines eight steps to writing a feature story, such as choosing a topic, narrowing the focus, researching, outlining, writing a lead paragraph, considering visual elements, following a style guide, and proofreading.

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Popular science

Eugenio Sonny O. Calapit


[email protected]
What is an S&T page?

Profile of people in
S&T, medicine, Explain, investigate Analyze the impacts
environment, events or issues in of S&T in the world,
engineering & basic its field nation or community
sciences

Teach an audience Suggest better ways


Examine trends
how to do something to live (innovation)

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Entertain
Stories for the S&T page

• Personality Profiles
• Human Interest Stories
• Trend Stories
• Historical Stories
• Backgrounders

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• Q&A
• Lifestyle Features
• News Features

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Personality Profile

It exposes different
It reveals an
facets of the subject
individual’s character
so readers will feel
or lifestyle.
they know the person.

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It uses interviews and
observations, as well
as creative writing to
paint a vivid picture

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of the subject.
Human interest stories

show a subject’s oddity


It discusses a person or
or its practical,
people in an emotional
emotional or
way.
entertainment value

It presents people and

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their problems,
concerns or
achievements in a way
that brings sympathy in
the reader.

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Trend stories

Examines people, things


It is popular because
or organizations that
people are excited to
are having an impact to
read about latest fads
society

emphasis is usually on

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light, quick, easy-to-
read pieces that
capture the spirit of
new trend being
discussed

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historical stories

commemorates Social implication:


important dates in AIDS
history or turning
points in our social, Political Implications:
political development DRRM

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take the readers back reminds people of
to revisit an event or significant events on a
issues surrounding it particular date; e.g.
e.g. Yolanda, Ondoy 1969 moon landing

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backgrounders

analysis piece--adds accompany the main


meaning to current news story.
issues in the news
by explaining them

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further

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Q&A

briefing format;
e.g. GMO
gene map
Infectious disease
protocol
Lifestyle features

• Service story, “news you can use”


• Information about life and how to live it better
• Entertaining
• 3 types
• List (eg, Six nutritious vegetables to grow)

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• Issue (eg, Vegetable growing for a better diet)
• Idea (eg, How to grow carrots)

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news features

• Most common type of stories in newspapers


• Starts with the news
• Then explains reasons for events
• Examines implications

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Steps

1) Choose a topic you would like to write.


• Anything that is informative or entertaining.
• Think about subjects that are familiar to you or
brainstorm for ideas with family and friends.
2.) Narrow down the topic of your article.
• Most topics are very broad and you do not have time or

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space to write about every aspect.
• Decide what angle you will take or what questions you
will answer about the subject.

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Steps

3.) Research your subject once you have


chosen the angle for your story.
• must be factually accurate, like other types
of articles. Visit your local library for books
or search online for reputable websites
relating to your topic.
4.) Outline the main sections of your story

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before you write the body of the text.
• Having a written outline in front of you can
help you break the writing down into
manageable chunks.

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Steps

5.) Begin your article with a good lead that


draws the reader in and makes him want to
read the rest of your story.
• Use humor, emotion or an element of
suspense to pique the reader's interest.
6.) Considerthe different kinds of
visuals you want to include in your

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article.
• Many writers use photographs, charts or
graphs to help illustrate the events they
are writing about.

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Steps

7.) Pick a writing style guide to follow when


you write, such as the APA format.
• If you do not know which format the
publication you are writing for uses, choose
one and use it consistently. Style guides are
available at Purdue University's Online
Writing Lab (OWL)
8.) Proofread your completed article for

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spelling and grammatical errors.
• It may be helpful to have another person
proofread your feature as well to catch
mistakes you do not see.

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