Exercises on news editing

Here are some exercises on news editing:

Exercise 1: Fact-checking

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any factual errors or inaccuracies in the article.
• Correct the errors and provide a revised version of the article.

Exercise 2: Headline writing

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Write a headline for the article that accurately summarizes the main point.
• Consider the following factors when writing your headline:
  • Clarity: Is the headline easy to understand?
  • Accuracy: Does the headline accurately reflect the content of the article?
  • Attention-grabbing: Does the headline grab the reader's attention?

Exercise 3: Lead writing

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Write a lead paragraph for the article that effectively summarizes the main point and grabs the reader's attention.
• Consider the following factors when writing your lead:
  • Clarity: Is the lead easy to understand?
  • Accuracy: Does the lead accurately reflect the content of the article?
  • Engagement: Does the lead engage the reader and make them want to read more?

Exercise 4: Editing for clarity

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any sections of the article that are unclear or confusing.
• Revise the article to improve clarity and make it easier to understand.

Exercise 5: Editing for tone

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify the tone of the article (e.g. serious, humorous, neutral).
• Revise the article to maintain a consistent tone throughout.

Exercise 6: Editing for grammar and punctuation

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any grammatical or punctuation errors in the article.
• Correct the errors and provide a revised version of the article.

Exercise 7: Editing for length

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any sections of the article that are too long or too short.
• Revise the article to ensure that it is the right length for the audience and purpose.

Exercise 8: Editing for style

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any sections of the article that could be improved in terms of style (e.g. sentence structure, word choice).
• Revise the article to improve the style and make it more engaging for the reader.

Exercise 9: Editing for accuracy

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any inaccuracies or errors in the article.
• Correct the errors and provide a revised version of the article.

Exercise 10: Editing for fairness

• Read the following news article: [insert article link or text]
• Identify any sections of the article that may be biased or unfair.
• Revise the article to ensure that it is fair and balanced.

I hope these exercises help you practice your news editing skills!