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 Features often:
Analyze what is
Profile people Explain events
happening in the
who make the that move or
world, nation or
news shape the news
community

Teach an
Suggest better
audience how to Examine trends
ways to live
do something

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Entertain

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1) Choose a topic about which you would like
to write.
may be difficult because feature articles can be
written about almost anything that is informative
or entertaining.
Think about subjects that are familiar to you or
brainstorm for ideas with family and friends.
2.) Narrow down the topic of your feature

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article.
Most topics are very broad and you do not have
time or space to write about every aspect.

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Decide what angle you will take or what
questions you will answer about the subject.
3.) Research your subject once you have
chosen the angle for your feature.
Features must be factually accurate, like
other types of articles. Visit your local library
for books or search online for reputable
websites relating to your topic.
4.) Outline the main sections of your

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feature before you write the body of the
text.
Having a written outline in front of you can

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help you break the writing down into
manageable chunks.
5.) Begin your article with a good lead that
draws the reader in and makes him want
to read the rest of your story.
Use humor, emotion or an element of
suspense to pique the reader's interest.
6.) Consider the different kinds of visuals
you want to include in your article.

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Many writers use photographs, charts or
graphs to help illustrate the events they are
writing about.

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7.) Pick a writing style guide to follow when
you write, such as the MLA or APA format.
If you do not know which format the
publication you are writing for uses, choose
one and use it consistently. Style guides are
available at Purdue University's Online
Writing Lab (OWL)

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8.) Proofread your completed article for
spelling and grammatical errors.
It may be helpful to have another person

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proofread your feature as well to catch
mistakes you do not see.
 Personality Profile
Human Interest Stories
Trend Stories
Historical Stories
Backgrounders
Lifestyle Features

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News Features

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 It exposes different
It reveals an
facets of the subject
individuals character
so readers will feel
or lifestyle.
they know the person.

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It uses interviews and
observations, as well
as creative writing to
paint a vivid picture

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of the subject.
 show a subjects oddity
It discusses a person or
or its practical,
people in an emotional
emotional or
way.
entertainment value

It presents people and

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their problems,
concerns or
achievements in a way
that brings sympathy in

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the reader.
Examines people, things
It is popular because
or organizations that are
people are excited to
having an impact to
read about latest fads
society

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emphasis is usually on
light, quick, easy-to-
read pieces that capture
the spirit of new trend

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being discussed
 commemorates
important dates in
take the readers back to
history or turning points
revisit an event or issues
in our social, political
surrounding it.
and cultural
development

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reminds people of
significant events on a
particular date.

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 analysis piece--adds accompany the main
meaning to current news story.
issues in the news by
explaining them
further

briefing format or

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Q&A format.

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 Service story, news you can use
Information about life and how to live it
better
Often in magazines
Entertaining
3 types

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List (eg, Six nutritious vegetables to grow)
Issue (eg, Vegetable growing for a better diet)
Idea (eg, How to grow carrots)

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 Most common type of feature in newspapers
Starts with the news
Then explains reasons for events
Examines implications

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