2. These leads are good because you give a story that has more detail and just presents the facts.
3. A direct quote is a quote that links on the previous paragraph.
4. The quote elaborates on the previous paragraph.
5.“Giving free Wi-Fi to our students will enable them
to do research, read the news or even watch educational
videos each day,” Superintendent Kelli Putman said.
“This change will have a positive impact on academic
productivity.”
6. An attribution is the noun then verb rather than verb then noun.
7.An attribution takes place after the first sentence of the quote.
8. Links the paragraphs together.
9. The three types of transitions are fact, indirect quote, or partial quote.
10.Are the most important and recent facts first?
Is the story accurate? Are the sources identified
fully?
Are the paragraphs short?
Is the sentence structure varied in the story?
Is the story neat and double-spaced so that it is easy
to read?
Does your story flow? Did you use the transition/
quote formula?
Did you use active voice?
11. Editorializing - Keep your opinion out of the
story
Using first and second person - Keep yourself out
of the story. Common error: “our school”
Messy handwriting, poor grammar and spelling
Paragraphs too long
Misspelling names in the story
Trying to use all of the information
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