Military News Writing Part 1 (News Structure and Rules)

In sports news, it can have more than 30 words, can be one or more paragraphs and can use a metaphor.

The first paragraph of the straight news story must be one-sentence, 30 words or less and contains the basic information of 4Ws or may include Why and How.

The second paragraph of the news story must be one-sentence, 30 words or less and identifies the first paragraph emphasis

Paragraphs containing other details of the story in order of importance.

Should not be more than eight letters

Should be not more than 12 words

The paragraph of a feature story that explains the focus statement of the story

The conclusive part must have call to action

Issues and controversies raised on a certain topic in Editorial; countered by a refute.

Highlight of a Change-of-Command News