Journalism Basics
Ever wonder how news gets made? Journalists use special terms to describe their work. AP Style provides guidelines on grammar and writing that most newspapers follow. When journalists focus on a specific topic like sports or politics, they're covering a beat.
The written content that goes into publications is called copy, and the person who directs what goes into a newspaper or website is an editor. Publications often have a column dedicated to one specific topic or writer's perspective.
Digital media includes websites and social media platforms used for news reporting today. The name section at the top of a newspaper is called the flag, showing readers the publication's identity.
Fun Fact: Journalists must follow ethics guidelines - rules about what's morally acceptable - to make sure their reporting is fair and benefits society.
