What makes a good analysis essay?

Besides typical essay components like an introduction and conclusion, a good analytical essay will include: A thesis that states your main argument. Analysis that relates back to your thesis and supports it. Examples to support your analysis and allow a more in-depth look at the issue.

Why is background important in a news story?

You cannot assume when writing a follow-up that your readers or listeners will know the original facts of the story. One or two paragraphs of well-written background details must be included in the body of your news story, so that it makes complete sense.

What do you call the first paragraph of a news story?

The introduction to a news article is called the ‘lede’ and is usually in the first paragraph as in an essay. The ‘lede’ is a deliberate misspelling of ‘lead’ to prevent confusion in the days when printing was done with lead type.

What is a news backgrounder?

A backgrounder is an informational document often provided with a press release, press advisory or as part of a larger media kit. The backgrounder gives the press or other interested parties a more detailed background of an issue, event, person of interest or launch.

What is a news story in a newspaper?

A news story is a written or recorded (or, occasionally, live) article or interview that informs the public about current events, concerns, or ideas. Hard – full of important facts and news items, or soft – focusing on the personal, more human side of a news event or situation.