Reporting is considered one of the main genres in journalism. Working on it requires thorough preparation and can take a lot of time. But a competently and skillfully written report can make an indelible impression on readers and remain in their memory for a long time. To master the technique of reporting, try writing about your city first.
It is necessary
- - preparatory materials;
- - interview recordings;
- - personal observations.
Instructions
Step 1
Think about the content and focus of your future story. The theme of the city can be revealed in different ways. The center of the report can be one day in the life of the 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.
Step 2
Prepare a reportage plan. In the simplest case, it can include an introductory part, the main content, which reveals the topic, as well as a conclusion, where the report is summed up. A more complex outline involves breaking the story into several small thematic sections, united by a common message that you intend to convey to the audience.
Step 3
Collect material for your report. Use as a starting point facts gleaned from the city press and television, archival documents, as well as information that can be found in reference books or the local history museum. To make the report about the city more relevant, interview those people who can share their opinion about the modern city, tell about its features, history of its origin and development, about cultural traditions and life of the townspeople.
Step 4
Give your report the look of a captivating and lively storytelling. Try to avoid standard journalistic clichés, familiar images and comparisons in your descriptions. A reportage about city life will be easy to read if it contains the author's personal thoughts and experiences, reflects his own attitude towards the city in question.
Step 5
When preparing a report on a specific event in the life of the city, remember that you must not only talk about what happened, but also highlight how the event took place. Take a look at the covered event through the eyes of its participants. Present 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 event venue. If you succeed in creating such an effect of presence, consider that your report on the city was a success.
