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off the record
A conversation that is unattributable
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blob par
Paragraph introduced by a bullet point (blob), usually at the end of a story
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splash
A newspaper’s main front page story
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spike
Deciding a story will not be published
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standfirst
Introductory sentence or two before a story
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sub
Sub-editor, journalist responsible for cutting and editing reporter’s copy
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top line
Most important fact or element in a story. Also called the hook, angle or peg
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two decks
Two lines of text. Three decks
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vox pop
Interviews on the street, asking people their opinions on a topic. Should be short and snappy, usually with pictures of each person interviewed
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wires
Live feeds of information from news agencies
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