supporting elements
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Supporting Elements By Hoem Seiha H/p: 012‐699‐553
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Supporting or additional elements add values to a news story. There are different types of supporting elements: ∗ Details ∗ Background information ∗ Figures or statistics ∗ Human or print quotes ∗ Rumors (rarely used)
Supporting Elements
Details are the additional information about the main topic of the news story. They usually answer the “5Ws” and the “H”. Example: ∗ Authorities say that the dispute started when the prosecutor, Keo Socheath, had an argument with the father of Piseth, a local taxi driver named Meas Matesh, about a blocked car. Matesh then phoned his son, who, moments after he showed up, hopped out of his Lexus and began to beat Socheath.
Details
Background information provides additional information (not closely related to the main topic) to the news story. Example: ∗ The plan was announced by Beeline Cambodia on 1 October in a campaign called “Study for a Bright Future”.
Background Information
Figures or statistics support the main topic of the news story. Example: ∗ According the released by the company, Beeline will distribute school materials such as book, pens, and pencils to more than 20,000 students from 50 schools in 24 provinces.
Figures or Statistics
These elements, perhaps, are regarded as the most important elements for a news story. Example: ∗ “This is our second time to share some part of our investment budget to give back to the Cambodian society,” said Ham Phearum, Head of Administration and External Relation of Beeline Cambodia. “We not only focus on effectiveness business operations but also want to contribute our part in building a better life for Cambodia students.”
Human or Print Quotes
Quotations can be written in four ways: ∗ Direct quotation ∗ Indirect quotation (paraphrase) ∗ Partial Quotation
Guides to Quotations
Introductory Style ∗ He said, “I think it’s nonsense.” Inserted Style ∗ “I think,” he said, “It’s nonsense.” Tag Style ∗ “I think it’s nonsense,” he said.
Direct Quotations
Introductory Style ∗ He said, “I think it’s nonsense. I don’t like it.” Inserted Style ∗ “I think it’s nonsense,” he said. “I don’t like it.” Tag Style ∗ “I think it’s nonsense. I don’t like it,” he said.
Compound Sentences
Indirect quotes are sometimes called paraphrases. Remember, use the punctuations correctly. ∗ He said that he think tit’s nonsense. Or ∗ I think it’s nonsense, he said.
Indirect Quotes (Paraphrase)
Partial quotes are usually inserted in an indirect quote (paraphrase). It may contain only one or several words within the main sentence. Example: ∗ Sith Sok said that the apartment market is growing steadily, though “some of the apartment projects have been left behind.”
Partial Quotations
Rumors are not often used by news writers. However, it sometimes adds a flavor to the news story too based on the nature of the story types. ∗ Some parents say Facebook is strongly associated with the behavioral changes of their children.
Rumors