creative non fiction

• biography- a detailed account of a person's life, especially one written by an authoritative source
• biography comes from the word greek which means "bio" meaning life and "graphia" meaning writing
• Memoir- is a type if autobiographical writing that focuses on specific period or aspect of a persons life
• Memoir comes from the word "memoria" which means "memory from french
• Diary- a record of daily events, usually written in a personal journal or diary.
• The word diary comes from the latin word diarium which means "day"
• Parts in making a Diary

  • Date
  • Salutation(dear diary)
  • diary entries
  • pov
  • tense
  • tone
• Journal- is a personal written record of thoughts, observations, and experiences.
• journal don't necessarily have to contain written words, it can be a compilation of you favorite photos etc..
• Example of Journal

  • Academic journal
  • Personal journal
• Academic journal- a publication that is peer reviewed and is intended for a scholarly audience.
• Personal journal- a record of personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
• News reportage- is the process of gathering, investigating, and presenting information about current events to the public through various media channels such as newspapers, television, radio and online platforms.
• information dissemination- news tell people what's going on around them, like events, developments, or changes, helping everyone stay updated.
• accountability- news keeps an eye on people in power, making sure they are doing their job properly
• public awareness- news raises awareness about important topics, like social issues, politics, money matters, or environment concerns, making sure everyone knows what's going on and why it matters.
• democratic function- new help democracy work better by giving people the information they needed to make a good choices about their leaders and laws.
• cultural reflection- news shows different ways of life, beliefs, and traditions from around the world, helping us understand and appreciate diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
• Why we need news reportage in our daily lives:

  • stay informed
  • make decisions
  • stay safe
  • hold power accountable
  • understand diversity
• Types of new reportage

  • breaking news
  • investigative journalism
  • feature stories
  • human interests stories
  • editorial reports
• breaking news


  report on events that are happening in real life or have just occurred
• investigative journalism


  in depth reporting that involves researching and uncovering information on a specific topic or issue
• feature stories


  more in depth articles that explore a particular topic or issue in detail
• human interests stories


  focus on the personal experiences or emotions of individuals involved in a particular events or situation
• editorial reports


  articles written by editorial board of a news organization that expresses the official stance or opinion of the publication
• Travelogue- a persons account of a journey to another country or place.
• travelogue originates from the combination of "travel" and "logue" from greek word "logos" meaning "word
• Parts of the travelogue

  • introduction- setting the stage for the journey
  • Description- Detailing
  • Reflection- Personal thoughts
  • Conclusion- wrapping the travelogue