G.K. Chesterton Put it to them briefly so that they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light. The news writer tells you the bridge fell in an how many cars fell off. The feature writer tells you what it was like to have been there. Jules Loh, AP feature writer Avoid partial quotes. They get in the way of the reader, often imparting a meaning in words not intended by the writer.
Journalism is literature in a hurry.
Revise essays by means of self-analysis and peer evaluation to improve presentation of ideas giving attention to unity, coherence, organization, development, as well as grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Analyze the audience and revise these essays to make vocabulary and information appropriate for the intended reader. Improve grammar, punctuation, and spelling through structured exercises and assignments. Employ problem-solving skills to plan and write analytical and argumentative essays, at least one of which requires some research. Synthesize textual and computerized sources into a coherent thesis addressing a question of literary interpretation.