Sunday, February 24, 2008

Here is the rough draft of my lede for my story:

College students tend to rack up the most frivolous credit card charges at the bars and restaurants after they have been out drinking.

7 comments:

Dr. Spaulding said...

Great story angle and good start here. Two questions I have to help keep you thinking about your draft: how long should your lede be? Should this type of lede be attributed or not?

*Tiffany Sherise* said...

I really like this blog because it is very specific. It's written in an active voice which is good. If I read this in a news story, I would be immediately hooked. This does make me rethink my lede a little bit. I would probably be more specific is my lede.

klehmk1 said...

I like this angle of the story as well since I definitely have this problem! Is it about spending too much on drinking or just too much in general though?

Ashley's Blog said...

Interesting angle, I like your lede a lot, but I would like to know where you got your information, I think that's something readers would be interested in

lindsay. said...

I liked this one! I did not even think of how much money students spend on weekends alone going out to the bars. This definitley hits home at Towson, and would make me want to read further.

emily kunkel said...

this one is really good. it sounds like an interesting topic too. very relatable and gives a new vision on what college kids are actually spending most of their money on, besides books.

Anonymous said...

Sounds really good.. makes me want to read more! thats so true