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Fact Sheets in Feature Writing

Feature articles in writing differ from standard news articles by focusing on a specific aspect of an issue or event rather than just reporting the facts. They commonly use a chronological structure, narrative style, or first-person perspective to build to a climax. A strong title and engaging lead are needed to hook readers, while the body provides background, dialogue, and a thread to educate and entertain readers. Effective conclusions remind readers of the main point and can suggest actions or changes in attitude to leave a lasting impression. Good headlines encapsulate the main idea in few words using key terms.

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Fact Sheets in Feature Writing

Feature articles in writing differ from standard news articles by focusing on a specific aspect of an issue or event rather than just reporting the facts. They commonly use a chronological structure, narrative style, or first-person perspective to build to a climax. A strong title and engaging lead are needed to hook readers, while the body provides background, dialogue, and a thread to educate and entertain readers. Effective conclusions remind readers of the main point and can suggest actions or changes in attitude to leave a lasting impression. Good headlines encapsulate the main idea in few words using key terms.

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FACT SHEETS IN FEATURE WRITING

“A feature is an article in a newspaper or magazine that brings light to a distinctive part or aspect of an
issue, event or a person” – David Stephenson
Organizing Feature Stories
• Feature writers seldom use the inverted pyramid form.
• The commonly used styles are:
 Chronology that builds to a climax at the end,
 A narrative
 A first-person article about one of their own experiences or a combination of these.
Structure or Parts:
• Title
• Introduction
• Body – development of the story
• Conclusion or ending
Opening a feature article - The lead is an important part to consider. Aside from a catchy title, the lead will
either hook the readers to continue reading the article or turn the page to another piece.
Body of the feature - Provides vital information while it educates, entertains, and emotionally ties an audience
to the subject. Important components include:
 Background information
 The “thread” of the story
 Dialogue
 Voice
Ending a feature article - Leave a lasting impression by concluding it effectively. How to end the article with
impact:
 Remind the reader of the article’s main point or focus.
 Suggest an appropriate course of action.
 Encourage a change of attitude or opinion.
 Pose a challenge to the reader.
What makes an effective headline/title?
 Something the sticks and persuades
 Something that encapsulates into very few words the main idea of the article.
 Something that includes key words that revolve on the focus of the article.

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