JN 311 1nd Edition Lecture 7Outline of Last Lecture I. Chapter 6Outline of Current Lecture II. Chapter 17Current LectureProfile Basics-Find a focus for your profile-What’s the main reason for your story?-What makes the person different?-What makes the person extraordinary?-How can you tell a story that captures the different and extraordinary nature of this person?General Structure: 1 st 3 graphs-Paragraph 1: use a anecdote that captures what makes your person special. You may name the person in the first graph, since they’re the focus of the article and we’re writing feature style.-Paragraph 2: Build off the lead. Explain the information in-depth. Introduce additional details about your subject-Paragraph 3: Solid direct quote from your subjectProfile Basics-You will weave vignettes & background-Background-Weave background into narrative-Don’t use chronological order-You are not writing a resume-The interview setting can pay off-Describe the setting, when relevant-Objects might cue questions, which elicit stories-Let your reader “See the person” even without photographs or videoThe Profile Lead-Use a soft news lead-Descriptive-Narrative-AnecdoteThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-When you are reporting, ensure you document those stolid stories that capture the essence of your subject-Usually include the person’s name in the leadProfile Organization-Follow lead with a strong quote from the person or someone who says something colorful about them-“Build on a quote” lead-Let us head their voice-Include a nut graph – Make your focus clear-Tell us why this person is someone we should know-Remember your audience – what do they need to know?-Try to tell us something timely or new about the personAfter the lead and nut graph-Include backup for nut graph and theme-Get into specifics-Weave background in where it fits-Add details that help us know the subject-Include age and physical description when relevant for the story-You must include other points of view-Make sure you include quotes from your subject-Work in one or two outside voices with quotes-Ending: A quote typically works best. This is what we call a “kicker: quoteObituaries-Changing nature of these in print publications and online-Feature obits are different than paid obits-Make sure you watch the facts-Guidelines on pages 359-362 are good overall for AP Style and general writing