Hi All -- Here is the explanation in our text of what a nutgraph is (Chapter 8, page 209 in my edition): "A 'nut' section or 'hoohah' (I've never heard this expression at the paper, by the way) that explicitly states the premise of the story, outlines the major points and sells the story by tempting readers with some of the most engaging quotes, tidbits of information and previews of coming attractions.
This section should also tell readers why the story is so important, or new or different. There should be enough fanfare about the story's significance to convince readers that it's well worth the investment of the next 20 minutes of their lives."
Here's a nutgraph (in bold) in the first few lines of a story I recently wrote:
A couple of weeks ago subscribers to an online forum for Amherst Town Meeting members complained that Select Board member Robie Hubley was using the forum for campaign purposes.
This week, Select Board Chairwoman Anne Awad, Hubley's wife, is complaining that one of her husband's opponents in the March 27 election is using an email listserv to further her own political campaign.
Signs of the Internet's growing influence in small town elections are popping up all over in a campaign season marked by unusually high tension, resulting from a looming $3.7 million shortfall in the budget.
Photo is of fox tracks on an Amherst trail Saturday. See you Wednesday.
This section should also tell readers why the story is so important, or new or different. There should be enough fanfare about the story's significance to convince readers that it's well worth the investment of the next 20 minutes of their lives."
Here's a nutgraph (in bold) in the first few lines of a story I recently wrote:
A couple of weeks ago subscribers to an online forum for Amherst Town Meeting members complained that Select Board member Robie Hubley was using the forum for campaign purposes.
This week, Select Board Chairwoman Anne Awad, Hubley's wife, is complaining that one of her husband's opponents in the March 27 election is using an email listserv to further her own political campaign.
Signs of the Internet's growing influence in small town elections are popping up all over in a campaign season marked by unusually high tension, resulting from a looming $3.7 million shortfall in the budget.
Photo is of fox tracks on an Amherst trail Saturday. See you Wednesday.
