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Script for My Report

The document outlines the principles of journalism, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, independence, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct as essential for trustworthy reporting. It also introduces the Inverted Pyramid structure for news writing, which organizes information from the most to least important, ensuring that key details are presented first. The closing reinforces the responsibility of journalists to report ethically and effectively while respecting the reader's time.

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Script for My Report

The document outlines the principles of journalism, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, independence, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct as essential for trustworthy reporting. It also introduces the Inverted Pyramid structure for news writing, which organizes information from the most to least important, ensuring that key details are presented first. The closing reinforces the responsibility of journalists to report ethically and effectively while respecting the reader's time.

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1.

Warm-up / Icebreaker
“Good morning, future news anchors, writers, and reporters! Let’s start
with a quick game. Raise your hand if you watched the news this week. 📺
Okay... now keep it raised if you trusted everything they said 100%.
Hmm... interesting!”
👀 “Today, I’m here to show you how journalists make sure that what they
say is true, fair, and trustworthy—or at least, they should! So buckle up
as we are going to talk about the Principles of Journalism and something
called the Inverted Pyramid.

2. Introduction
🎯 “In this world of fake news and trending chika, journalists are like the
superheroes of truth— they are armed not with capes, but with principles
and writing techniques that help them deliver the news that matters.”

3. Principles of Journalism Applicable to News


📝 “Let’s start with the basics. There are six powerful principles that guide
ethical and effective news reporting.

💡 1. Accuracy
🔍 “Kung hindi ka sure, huwag i-post! That’s the rule. Everything starts
with facts. Journalists must verify every detail before they report it. They
don’t just say, ‘someone said this’ — they make sure it’s true. Journalists
must fact-check everything. Even small details can make or break a
story.”
👉 This is also why journalists should never rush to publish without
double-checking the facts. In today’s world where misinformation
spreads fast, accuracy is more important than ever.
✅ Accuracy = Credibility.

💡 2. Fairness and Balance


Imagine a story only telling one side of a heated argument—does that
sound fair? Definitely not. Journalists need to show both or all sides of a
story.
🔄 No favoritism. No bias, or making one person look like the villain unless
proven. Journalists must present all sides of the story.
🧠 And remember: fairness doesn’t mean giving equal space to lies. It
means reporting objectively, with context and truth.
💡 3. Independence
A journalist’s loyalty is to the truth. They should not be controlled by
advertisers, the government, not even to their own feelings or own
political opinions.
🎯 Independence means: ‘I’m reporting this because it’s true, not because
someone told me to.’
📌 This means being free from influence—especially from advertisers and
the powerful.

💡 4. Transparency
🔍Transparency means being open about how the story was gathered. For
example, if a source wants to stay anonymous, the journalist should
explain why they’re protected. Journalists should be open about where
they got their info
📌 “Being honest about sources and methods builds trust.”

💡 5. Accountability
Mistakes happen—even in journalism. But when they do, journalists must
admit and correct them publicly. Accountability means saying: ‘We were
wrong, and here’s the corrected information.
🔧 “If they make a mistake, they must own up to it. Issue corrections,
apologize, and learn from it.”
👀 Think of it as: “May mali ako, aaminin ko, aayusin ko.”
📌 Journalists also hold those in power accountable, even if there are
consequences.

💡 6. Ethical Conduct
This one ties everything together. Journalists must act with integrity—no
bribery, no invading privacy, and always respecting people’s dignity.
🚫 Especially in sensitive cases like reporting on grief or trauma—they
must be careful not to make things worse.
👥 Ethical conduct also means avoiding conflicts of interest, like covering
a business owned by your own family. And yes, minimizing harm doesn’t
mean hiding the truth—it means telling the truth responsibly.” We must
learn that Journalism isn’t just about what sells—it’s about what’s right.”

📢 “News should serve the public, not private interests. It should aim to
inform, educate, and empower citizens—not just entertain.”
Inverted Pyramid Structure in News Writing
Now let’s flip things—literally—with the Inverted Pyramid, a writing
technique that helps reporters organize stories from most important to
least important information.
Now, let’s try to know the brief history aning Inverted Pyramid. This
structure actually came about in 1845 when Samuel Morse invented the
telegraph. Back then, messages were sent in short bursts and sometimes
got cut off. So reporters had to make sure that the most important info
was at the top—just in case the rest didn’t get through!
📖 “Imagine a triangle... upside down. Why? Because news must grab
attention right away and give the most important info FIRST.”
🧱 This structure has three levels: Lead, Body, and Tail.

🔼 The Lead (Lede)


🧠 “This is the most important part. It answers the 5Ws and 1H: Who,
What, When, Where, Why, and How.”
🧲 It may also include a hook or quote to grab readers’ attention right
away.
📏 The lead is usually just 1 to 2 short paragraphs—about 30 words—and
it should get straight to the point.
👉 In other words, you should be able to understand the story’s main idea
right at the top.

🟨 The Body
After the lead, we add more details—like background info, reactions, and
quotes from key people.
💬 Think of it as answering the question: What else do we need to know?
📊 This is also where journalists may include multimedia such as photos,
videos, or graphics. These not only support the story but also help
readers visualize the issue.
📌 Arrange information in descending order of importance. What the
audience must know goes first.

🔽 The Tail
🎀 This is the final part of the pyramid and it contains additional but non-
essential info.
🧾 Things like statistics, anecdotes, or even more quotes that support the
story but aren’t vital to its core.
🌟 Sometimes, it ends with a kicker—a quote, punchline, or final message
that adds humor, surprise, or emotion. This part can also link to previous
related stories, additional resources, or context for readers who want to
explore more.”
📌 These are nice to know, but not need to know to understand the story.

📚 A Bit of History!
📡 “Did you know? This structure became popular after Samuel Morse
invented the telegraph in 1845. Since telegraph messages were short and
sometimes cut off, journalists had to put the most crucial info at the top!”

🧠 How to Use the Inverted Pyramid


✅ Step 1: Start with the Lead
– Answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.
– Include a hook if possible (shocking detail or strong quote).
✅ Step 2: Continue with the Body
– Add quotes, context, and details in order of importance.
✅ Step 3: Finish with the Tail
– Give background info, extra links, or even a kicker (surprise ending,
humor, or quote).

🧠 CLOSING
So to wrap up—news is not just information. It’s a responsibility.
Journalists must report with accuracy, fairness, and ethics. And when
writing, they must structure the story to respect the reader’s time, using
tools like the inverted pyramid.
I hope you learned something—and the next time you read the news, I
bet you’ll start noticing the 5Ws and 1H and guessing: Is this the lead,
the body, or the tail?”

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