Title: Write/edit a lead-in (open).
Course: Radio Communications I (11051-I) > Section: Practicing Communication Skills

Writing/editing should include

- using an element of news
- applying appropriate tone
- piquing listener interest
- choosing a hard or soft lead.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can you find effective leads in radio news?
- What makes them effective?
- What are the elements of news?
- What are the different types of tone that you can use?
- Why would you chose a hard lead over a soft one?