6. Lesson 6 : The Evening Papers
Life on a busy evening paper. Its structure and staff hierarchy, the importance of deadlines and the use of separate editions. Covering a typical case in the Crown Court; how to present a ‘running story’ and a news special; the treatment required for gossip and diary column stories.
Assessment tasks include:
Covering a running story
Selecting a news item for treatment as a ‘special’
Writing two items for a gossip column




