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Free Press 101:

How we practise journalism

It is more important than ever for those who consume news to do so with a critical eye in order to know the information they are reading is coming from a trusted and accurate source. Click the question boxes below to learn more about how the Free Press puts together its stories, from information gathering and editing to the art of constructing the perfect headline.

What’s an editorial?

What happens when a mistake is made?

Teacher Resources Early Years – Overview Early Years – What is Photojournalism? Early Years – Poster Early Years – Photo Inquiry Chart Middle/Senior Years – Overview Middle/Senior Years – What is Photojournalism? Middle/Senior Years – Poster Middle/Senior Years – Photos Middle/Senior Years – Photo Inquiry Chart Middle/Senior Years – Discussion Guide What is your policy on photo editing?

What is a wire service?

Teacher Resources Early Years – Overview Early Years – On/Off Record Cards Early Years – Sample Quotes Middle Years – Overview Middle Years – Sample Quotes Senior Years – Overview Senior Years – Sample Quotes What do “on the record” and “off the record” actually mean?

Can I review an article before it’s published?

What does it mean when we say the Free Press is an independent publication?

What’s the difference between a news story and an opinion column?

How do newspapers adapt to changes in language?

Teacher Resources Early Years – Overview Early Years – The Source Searcher Early Years – The Tip Collector Middle Years – Overview Middle Years – The Pitch Generator Middle Years – The Tip Collector Senior Years – Overview How do reporters and newsrooms get their stories?

How do reporters gather and use quotes?

What do copy editors do?

What makes an ad different than a news story?

How many people does it take to put a story together?

Teacher Resources Early Years – Overview Middle Years – Overview Middle Years – Choose the Headline Middle Years – Enormous Fonts Senior Years – Overview Senior Years – Choose the Headline Senior Years – Enormous Fonts What’s in a headline?

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