Reporting is considered one of the main genres in journalism. Work on it requires thorough preparation and can take a lot of time. But competently and skillfully written reportage can make a lasting impression on readers and stay in their memory for a long time. To learn the technique of reporting, try first to write about your city.
You will need
- - preparatory materials;
- - interview records;
- - personal observations.
Instruction manual
1
Think about the content and focus of future reporting. The theme of the city can be revealed in various ways. A report can focus on one day in the life of a city, its history, sights or people who have left their mark on culture, science, art or politics. A good report can be obtained if it is timed to coincide with a significant event or action held in a city or region.
2
Prepare a report plan. In the simplest case, it can include an introductory part, the main content, which reveals the topic, as well as the conclusion, where the results of the report are summarized. A more complex plan involves breaking down the report into several small thematic sections, united by a common idea that you intend to convey to the audience.
3
Gather material for reporting. Use as a starting point facts gathered from the city press and television, archival documents, as well as information that can be found in reference books or the museum of local lore. To make the reporting on the city more relevant, interview people who can share their opinions about the modern city, tell about its features, the history of its origin and development, cultural traditions and everyday life of citizens.
4
Give the story a captivating and lively narrative. Try to avoid in the descriptions of standard journalistic cliches, familiar images and comparisons. A report on urban life will be easy to read if it contains the author’s personal thoughts and experiences, reflects his own attitude to the city in question.
5
When preparing a report about a specific event from the life of the city, remember that you not only have to talk about what happened, but also highlight how the event happened. Take a look at the highlighted event through the eyes of its participants. Set out the text so that the reader can not only receive the news message, but also feel like a participant in the event, feel the same emotions as the author who was at the venue of the event. If you manage to create such an effect of presence, consider that your report on the city was a success.
