Short but full of life

Although, they appear to be very short contributions to the news, short reports and summary leads serve their own little purpose when it comes to getting information out there. Short reports are typically comprised of one sentence - possibly a few additional ones - and serve as an entire story. They are efficient in getting the news to the public quickly. Even if they do not merit full coverage, they are still found to be interesting stories. Newspaper briefs are a common type of short report that summarize the story. A short report from the Baltimore Sun, Credit union worker charged with bank fraud, gives a brief report of a loan supervisor caught with fraud and embezzlement, amongst other things. Even though this story is not front page, the material brings its own character to the paper and helps liven up the rest of the material.

Summery leads showcase the most interesting and important aspect of the story. They are designed to be concise and give full detail within the first few lines. A news story featured by the New York Times talks about the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. The main ideas that the article is centered around are mentioned within the lead. This lead gives the 5 w's and an H within a few short lines and makes it affective.