Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Good vs. Bad Headlines

Federica Degwitz
Good Headlines:

This is an example of a good headline because it gives you specific meaning and carry a lot of information about the article in just one sentence. Also, it carries just enough information to understand the problem but will leave the reader wanting to read more in-depth about the story. It does not contain articles or conjunctions. It is very straightforward and informative

I really liked this headline because again it just tells the reader specific information about the article. It is very straightforward without any ambiguity, insinuations, or double meanings.

This is an example of a good lead because it creates a lot of curiosity in the reader. We believe that of course fossil fuels pollute but when we read that we are the ones that do, it challenges what we have been taught. So, us, the reader will feel the need to understand how and why is this article correct or accurate.  


Bad headlines:

This is an example of a bad headline because it does not convey a complete thought. From that headline the reader does not understand what the story is about. In addition, it doesn’t contain specific information and concrete wording about the story. This headline is very unclear and even ambiguous.
After reading the story, it is about a football player who is charged for abusing his 4-year-old son. This incident caused a debate on whether it is okay to punish a kid or not, and the answer is NO.
The headline should be:
It’s NEVER Ok to Hit Children.

This is an example of a bad headline because it is not specific; this headline does not give the reader a piece of information that will generate interest in the story. We do not know what the other “talking point” is about. Also, the headline is in past tense. In addition, this headline does not provide information weight.
The headline should be:
More health insurers are signing on to participate in Obamacare



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