Download or read book Getting the Story Straight written by Homer L. Hall and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of all great newspapers are great journalists who not only excel at researching and interviewing, but can also turn that legwork into a persuasive, well-organized news article. In this volume, students will gain insight into each step of the reporting process: generating story ideas, finding sources, asking good questions, writing a lead that will grab readers' attention, structuring an article, integrating quotes, and writing captions for accompanying photos. Whether students are writing a recap story or doing an investigative feature, these tips will enrich any young journalist's writing ability.