Often used by journalism professors, “current events” is the term for news that happened recently (yesterday or today). Examples include what President Obama said or did, your school’s sports team winning a game, or something happening in your community. Typically, teachers assign current events in order to teach students how to research, write, and edit.
When you write a current event article, it is important to select a story from a reliable source. Check with your teacher for suggestions of where to get good articles. Also, try to choose a story that is not too old. If the event is over, it will be difficult to write about.
Once you have found an article, start by describing the story. Focus on the five Ws and H — what, when, where, who, and why. Next, analyze the event by providing your thoughts on its impact and/or importance. For example, you could write that the event is significant because it has the potential to affect your community or the world in a positive or negative way. You can also describe how the event has affected you personally. Spotlight articles are a different type of article and should focus on the biographical/people angle of a story (e.g. getting to know M. Roy Wilson).
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