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Feature Writing

In journalism, maintaining objectivity is crucial for credibility. Reporters must avoid personal opinions, attributing any perspectives to their sources. Factual statements are verifiable and free from bias, such as "Mrs. Joselyn Smith teaches mathematics at Princess Anne High School." In contrast, opinions cannot be proven true or false and should only be included when credited to someone else. For example, "Students choose Mrs. Smith’s calculus course because she doesn’t give homework" is an opinion. Understanding these distinctions is vital for effective feature writing.

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Feature Writing

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  1. Feature Writing Objectivity—Fact and Opinion

  2. Fact and Opinion—FEATURES • Reporters must be objective. • Any opinions must be attributed to others. • Stick to the 3rd person (no I, we, you, etc.) • Information from sources can be false • Verify the facts with other sources • You cannot insert your own opinion EVER! • Even if you believe others share your opinion.

  3. FACT • FACT—can be proved by empirical data. • can be verified • free from personal bias • Examples: • Mrs. Joselyn Smith teaches mathematics at Princess Anne High School. • Students consume 500 bean burritos at lunch each weekday. • Admission to Prom this year costs $70 a couple.

  4. OPINION • OPINION—cannot be proved true or false by empirical data • Opinion has no place in your stories—UNLESS attributed to someone else. • EXAMPLES: • Students choose Mrs. Smith’s calculus course because she doesn’t give homework. • Girls spend hours thinking about what to wear to their prom.

  5. OPINION Continued • Surprise!!!! Future statements are opinion. • You can’t prove they will happen. • EXAMPLES: • The Latin Club president will crown the Homecoming King during halftime. • Ms. Jane Bertrum, a math teacher, is getting married on Sunday. • How do we fix them? • The Latin Club president plans to crown the Homecoming King during halftime.

  6. Feature Writing • Allows for more creativity than news writing • Can use fragments • Vary sentence structure • Provide descriptions • Fills most of THE TREATY • Can take on different structures • Often written in present tense • Allows for writer’s voice

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