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After reading Chapter 4, you should know and understand:

  • where stories come from;
  • how to find and use sources effectively;
  • how to use the Internet, the ultimate research tool;
  • how to observe events accurately and record details faithfully;
  • how to take notes effectively as you gather information for a story;
  • how to choose your best interview option;
  • how to conduct an interview successfully;
  • how to use the quotes you have collected;
  • how to use attribution to make sure your readers understand who is doing the talking in your story;
  • how to use math and statistics effectively in your writing.







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