Most sports journalism resources teach students to recap games. This 15-page manual teaches them to cover sports — the difference between reporting what happened and explaining why it matters, how to write under deadline pressure, and how to handle the stories that are harder than the final score. What's Covered:
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Foundations of Modern Sports Journalism — the shift from game recap to storytelling, distinguishing hard news from features, developing an authentic writing voice Mastering the Game Recap Under Pressure — six core components of high-impact game stories, writing running copy on deadline, and the professional refile process for integrating quotes and analysis Crafting Feature Stories — narrative arcs, three-dimensional athlete profiles, sensory language, and pacing Research and Interviews — advanced sourcing including computer-assisted reporting and FOIA requests, interviewing athletes, and handling sensitive topics Data and Digital Tools — converting statistics into clear visual formats, heat maps and momentum graphs, verifying user-generated social media content Journalistic Integrity — SPJ Code of Ethics, conflicts of interest, and reporting on NIL rights and athlete harassment Visual infographics throughout illustrating key concepts, including old vs. new playbook comparisons and narrative structure breakdowns 15-page full-color PDF manual How to Use It: Works as a reference manual students keep at their desk throughout a sports journalism unit, or as a standalone read-and-discuss resource.
The six units build sequentially, but each stands alone if you're supplementing an existing unit rather than running the full sequence. This manual is part of the Sports Journalism Bundle and the Advanced News Writing Program, both available at significant savings. Both are also included in the Complete High School Journalism Curriculum Bundle.
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Keywords: sports journalism, sportswriting manual, sports journalism training, high school journalism, game recap writing, sports feature writing, journalism training manual, journalism grades 9-12, student journalists, sports reporting, deadline writing, journalism ethics, interview techniques, journalism curriculum, media literacy
Designed for grades 9-12.
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