❌ – Some PDFs circulating are from early 2000s; references to analog recording, print-only workflows.
| Section | Content | |---------|---------| | | Finding a story, choosing a perspective, narrowing the topic. | | Observation techniques | How to gather sensory details, dialogue, atmosphere. | | Scene-building | Writing in scenes, transitions, showing vs. telling. | | Lead types | Anecdotal, descriptive, summary, question leads. | | Structure | Chronological, thematic, circular, flashback structures. | | Quoting & paraphrasing | When to use direct quotes vs. indirect. | | Tone & style | Avoiding clichés, using concrete language. | | Editing checklist | Practical self-editing steps. | 3. Strengths (Why It’s Highly Regarded) ✅ Very practical – No academic jargon. Immediate exercises and examples from Dutch journalism. Rapportagetechniek Elling Pdf
❌ – No English translation. Requires B2-level Dutch or higher. ❌ – Some PDFs circulating are from early