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Thursday 2 October 2014

The Inverted Pyramid


The inverted pyramid is a method used by journalists and writers to illustrate how information should be prioritized and structured in an article such as a news report. It is a very commonly used method for writing news stories,it can be adapted and applied to multiple formats such as blogs. It is widely taught to journalism students, and is systematically used in Anglophone media.

For Example:
  • 1st paragraph- Sum up
  • 2nd Paragraph- Context
  • 3rd paragraph- Specific details
  • 4th paragraph- Quotes
  • 5th paragraph- Conclusion/Resolution

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