How Are News Stories Written?%0D%0AThe first step in writing a news story is for a reporter, or journalist, to have an idea. Sometimes reporters go out into their communities or look online to find new story ideas. Other times people come to them with interesting topics.%0D%0A%0D%0AOnce the reporter has an idea, they explain, or “pitch,” it to their editor. They have to prove to their editor that the story is interesting for readers and timely in the community. If it is a good story idea, the editor will approve it.%0D%0A%0D%0AThen the reporter must go out into the community to collect information. Depending on what topic they are covering, they might attend events, search through public documents, or interview people involved in the story. They want to find enough information to make sure the story covers all the important points about their topic, and they want to make sure they have presented both sides of anything controversial. Once they have all their information, they can write the story.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe final step is giving the completed story to the editor, who reviews it to make sure all the information is clear and checks all the facts. Now that the story is complete, it can be published — whether it is printed in a newspaper, posted online, or read by a TV news anchor.%0D%0A%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AWhich of the following best describes what must take place before a story is published?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AIt must be approved and reviewed by an editor.%0D%0AIt must be approved and reviewed by an editor.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt must be reviewed by whomever the article is written about.%0D%0AIt must be reviewed by whomever the article is written about.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt must take a stance on a conflict or debate that does not state an opinion.%0D%0AIt must take a stance on a conflict or debate that does not state an opinion.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt must be approved by a representative of the people.

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It must be approved and reviewed by an editor.