Top 6 Best Essays on Journalistic Language Style (Continued) (Literature 11)

Exercise (page 145, Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1):

Exercise 1

- Timeliness: Time, location, opinions (the information that ensures accuracy and relevance) about An Giang Province's decision to recognize Ô Tà Sóc as a national historical revolutionary monument by the Ministry of Culture.

- Brevity: Each sentence conveys one essential piece of information.

Exercise 2

Suggestions: The report should ensure the following key points:

- Present the current situation

- What has been done locally

- Measures taken locally

- Personal reflection

Question 1 (page 145 Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1)

Analyze the basic features of journalistic language as shown in the news excerpt below.

On February 3rd, An Giang Province held a formal ceremony to receive the decision from the Ministry of Culture and Information, officially recognizing Ô Tà Sóc in Lương Phi Commune, Tri Tôn District, as a national historical revolutionary landmark. This marks the 15th national-level monument in An Giang Province. Ô Tà Sóc is a 5 km² mountainous area in Giài Mountain, with caves and treacherous paths. From 1962 to 1967, it served as the base of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, later becoming a reserve base for the province...

(Lâm Điển, Lao Động Newspaper, Issue 35 - 2004)

Solution:

Despite the brevity of this news piece, it clearly demonstrates several key aspects of journalistic language:

• The information provided is timely, accurate, and clear, especially concerning the date (February 3rd), location (An Giang, Lương Phi Commune, Tri Tôn District), the authority involved, and the site being recognized.
• The writing is concise and rich in information.
• The news segment captures interest with its succinct introduction, appealing to those familiar with the area while sparking curiosity in those who have never visited.

Question 1 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1)

The key details of journalistic language in the news report are:

- Information quality: accurate and clear updates.

- Event: An Giang Province receives the Ministry of Culture and Information's decision.

- Date: 3rd February, 2004.

- Location: An Giang Province.

- Decision of recognition: Ô Tà Sóc historical national heritage site in Lương Phi commune, Tri Tôn district.

- Reason for recognition: the site features numerous caves and treacherous paths, and from 1962 to 1967, it served as the base of An Giang Province.

+ Concise and information-rich: The report provides complete and easy-to-understand details.

+ Engaging: It introduces scenic attractions, caves, and dangerous trails, capturing the attention of those who have visited and sparking curiosity in those who have not.

Question 2 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1)

Example: Write a news report about “A social issue in your local area”

Requirements:

- Time

- Location of the event

- Witnesses of the event

- Causes of the situation

- Concerns of the local people and authorities

- Suggestions and solutions to address the issue.

1. Expressive Devices

a. Vocabulary

b. Grammar

c. Rhetorical devices

2. Characteristics of Journalistic Language

- Timeliness of the information

- Conciseness

- Vividness and appeal

Practice

Exercise 1 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1)

This brief news report highlights the recognition of Ô Tà Sóc as a national historical site by An Giang, demonstrating distinct journalistic features:

- The information is updated clearly, with time (3rd February), location (An Giang...), the authority involved, and the recipient included.

- The language is succinct and informative.

- The report attracts attention through a concise introduction providing essential details.

Question 2 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1)

To write a journalistic report, one must:

- Identify societal issues that capture public attention: food safety, social vices...

- Select representative events to document, providing details about people, actions, time, and place.

- Ensure the information is truthful, verified, and concise.

Practice

Question 1 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):

+ Timeliness: The report conveys significant information – An Giang Province receives the Ministry of Culture's decision to recognize Ô Tà Sóc as a national historical site; the event includes specific time and location details.

+ Conciseness: The news report is short and to the point, ensuring all necessary information is included within the limited space.

Question 2 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):

Suggestion: A report on the issue of Living Environment: The article must include:

+ The location examined regarding the living environment issues.

+ The time the investigation was carried out (time of writing the report).

+ The current situation: How is the environment polluted? What are the causes of the pollution? What are the effects of pollution on human life? What are the views and responses from the interviewees (authorities, responsible individuals, residents, etc.)?

+ What are the proposed solutions to address the issues?

Practice

Question 1 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):

In the news report:

- The information provided is current, clear, and accurate, especially details such as time (3rd February), location (An Giang, district, village), the issuing authority, and the receiving entity.

- The language is concise and informative.

- Attractiveness: The news segment draws interest with an introduction about An Giang receiving the title of national historical site Ô Tà Sóc. It captures the attention of those familiar with the place and sparks curiosity in those who have yet to visit.

Question 2 (Page 145, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1): Guidelines for writing a timely short report:

A recent study by a university in the USA shows that students who use Facebook (FB) have 20% lower academic performance than others. Outside of class, 88% of students who do not actively use FB participate in extracurricular activities. 75% of students who use FB don't believe it negatively impacts their academic results....

Furthermore, Facebook's most significant social media impacts on children include psychological issues, such as antisocial behaviors, delusions, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and declining academic performance...