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CRAFTING THE NEWS BULLETIN - NEWS WRITING PRACTICE, SHORT 1

PREPARING NEWS REPORTS - NEWS WRITING PRACTICE, short 2

Today, in the crafting of the news bulletin, you will acquaint yourselves with the genre of news bulletins, grasp the purpose, requirements, and learn how to compose a bulletin that adheres to the correct format, requirements, and effectively conveys the necessary information to be shared.

Article Contents:
1. Crafting Exercise 1
2. Crafting Exercise 2

CRAFTING THE NEWS BULLETIN - NEWS WRITING PRACTICE, SHORT 1

Section B: Answering Questions, Exercises

1. Reading the news about the Vietnamese Math Olympiad team ranking fourth overall, (page 160, Vietnamese Literature 11, volume 1) and answering the questions:
a) What does the news announce?
The news announces the results of the International Math Olympiad competition for the Vietnamese team: ranking fourth overall.

b) Is that a regular news or a summary news?
– It's a regular news.
– Because it includes detailed event descriptions.

c) Please summarize this news.
From July 14th to 16th, at the 45th International Math Olympiad competition in Athens, Greece, the Vietnamese team ranked fourth overall.
d) What significance does this news hold for the Education sector in general and Vietnamese students in particular?
- Affirming the level of education and pride in the academic achievements of Vietnamese students.
- Affirming the educational achievements of our country in nurturing talent.

e) Why does the news have a current affairs nature (at the time of publication)?
The competition took place from July 14th to 16th, and the news was printed in the People's Newspaper on July 19th, 2004, just 3 days later.
g) Is it necessary to include details in the news: how the team returned, who led the team, what souvenirs the contestants brought back...?
- It's not necessary and shouldn't include those details in the news.
- Because if so, the news will lose its essence, it will become lengthy with unnecessary information for the concise nature of a news report.
h) What is the effect of providing specific, accurate information about the time, location of the competition, and the results achieved by the Vietnamese Math Olympiad team? Why?
- This information ensures the accuracy, objectivity of the news report.
- It engages the reader into the content of the news.

2. Writing a news report with the headline Focus on Solutions
The biggest inconvenience for the public when having to go to state agencies. There, you are not only treated coldly but sometimes also scolded, harassed. They never solve your request immediately, even if it's a small matter like certifying a graduation diploma. The reason they give is that there's too much work or the leaders are away on business trips. You have to wait, sometimes you have to come back the next day. But even so, your work may not have results the next day. Terrible! The Vietnamese government is striving to address this issue by 2007.

PREPARING NEWS REPORTS - NEWS WRITING PRACTICE, short 2

I. PURPOSE – BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEWS

Read the news: Vietnamese Math Olympiad team ranks fourth overall. Answer the questions:

Question 1:

- This news announces the ranking result of the Vietnamese student team in the International Math Olympiad competition.

- Vietnam team ranks 4th overall ⟶ affirming the academic level of Vietnamese students and the development of Vietnam's education sector.

Question 2:

The news is timely because the event is current, updated, and of interest (held from July 14th to 16th, and results were announced on July 19th).

Question 3:

There's no need to include details such as: how the team returned, who led the team, what souvenirs the contestants brought back, etc., because it violates the principle of providing specific, accurate, concise, and succinct information that viewers need.

Question 4: Provide specific, accurate, and timely information.

Question 5:

A basic requirement of a news report is:

- Must ensure timeliness (provide news promptly, quickly)

- The news must have social significance and be of interest.

- The content of the information must be truthful and accurate.

II. WRITING NEWS

1. Exploring and selecting news

- Not every event can be a news source.

- To select an event as news, it must be timely and meaningful in life.

News content

Space, location

Specific time

Executors, participants

Development

Outcome

2. Writing a news report

a. Creating a headline

- The titles of the two news pieces succinctly summarize the content of the news.

- Titles should evoke interest, curiosity for readers, framed as rhetorical questions (Who killed President Kennedy? Brazil's most expensive footballer, Focus on Solutions)

- News titles should be concise. They can also be declarative sentences or concise interrogative sentences.

b. Starting the news report

- Provide a concise overview of the event and its outcome.

c. Detailed deployment of the news report

- Specific, detailed coverage of the events.

- Explanation of the causes, outcomes of the events

III. PRACTICE

Question 1: Events suitable for news reports are A, B, D, E.

Question 2: Highlight the similarities and differences between news reports and other media genres such as advertising, investigative reports.

- Similarities: Both provide information to the community.

- Differences:

	Bản tin	Quảng cáo	Phóng sự
Mục đích	Thông báo tin tức ngắn gọn, xúc tích	Tiếp cận sản phẩm đến người dùng thông qua các thông tin sản phẩm	miêu tả sự việc cụ thể, chi tiết; qua đó kèm theo phân tích và bình luận sự kiện

Question 3:

For example: The news about the semi-final match of the South American national football cup between Brazil and Uruguay can be summarized as:

The Brazil football team defeated Uruguay 5-3. They officially advanced to the final match against Argentina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic requirements for writing a news report?

A news report must ensure timeliness, contain socially significant content, and present truthful and accurate information. These elements are crucial for engaging the audience and maintaining the integrity of the news.

How does the Vietnamese Math Olympiad team's ranking impact education?

The ranking affirms the academic level of Vietnamese students and showcases the development of Vietnam's education sector, highlighting the nation's ability to nurture talent and excel in international competitions.

Why is it unnecessary to include excessive details in news articles?

Including excessive details, such as how a team returned or what souvenirs they brought, can dilute the essence of the news. It risks making the report lengthy and losing its focus on concise, relevant information.

What is the significance of providing accurate information in news reports?

Accurate information enhances the objectivity of news reports and engages readers by presenting clear and factual details, which are essential for trust and credibility in journalism.

What role does the headline play in a news report?

The headline succinctly summarizes the content of the news and should evoke interest and curiosity in readers. It can take the form of rhetorical questions or declarative sentences to capture attention effectively.

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