When writing a story on a speech, there are many aspects that need to be worked into the story in order for it to be perfect. First, the lead is the most newsworthy statement and should contain the date and location.
After the lead, the following paragraphs should include background and the best quote possible. Also, the body paragraphs of the story should mix in paraphrases as well as quotes in order to develop the main points of the speech.
The writer should also include information about the audience: set the scene, background on the audience, who is not in the audience that should be, and the reaction of the audience. The rest of the story should include more quotes from the speech as well as background information about the topic.
As for a meeting story, the writer is writing for an audience of people who were not at the meeting. The audience expects the reporter to take their place at the meeting. Therefore, the reporter needs to give quotes, information about the meeting topic, and set the scene of the audience with their reactions.
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