Free News Article Format Template

News Article Format

Written by: [Your Name]


Headline

  • A title that is both brief and captivating effectively encapsulates the primary focus and key elements of the news article.

Byline

  • The identity or the name of the individual who worked as the journalist or reporter and was responsible for the authorship of the article.

Dateline

  • The location and date where the story was reported.

  • Format: Location [Date]

Lead

  • The opening paragraph includes the most critical information.

  • Answer the 5 W's and 1 H: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.


Body

  1. Introduction/Background:

    • Offer supplementary details or historical background that enrich the main point or introductory statement, thereby giving the reader a more comprehensive understanding of the topic at hand.

  2. Details:

    • Of course! Could you please provide the original sentence that you'd like rewritten with additional details and key facts?

    • Organize information in descending order of importance (inverted pyramid style).

  3. Quotes:

    • Incorporate appropriate and pertinent quotations from a variety of sources to present multiple perspectives and enhance the overall credibility of the discussion or argument.

  4. Additional Information:

    • Any additional information that provides further clarity or a deeper understanding, including but not limited to associated events or relevant statistical data.


Conclusion

  • A brief summary or final thoughts.

  • Often includes implications, future developments, or next steps.


Additional Elements (if applicable)

  1. Subheadings:

    • Use subheadings to break up the text and guide readers through different sections of the story.

  2. Multimedia:

    • Include links or references to relevant images, videos, or infographics if available.

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