News Conventions.

News Programmes.
News programmes are made to inform watchers of the latest events that have happened or in rare cases things that they need to be aware of. These types of programmes are made of the pure intent to inform people. They deliver the truth and stick the realism of the world.

Field Reporters.
Reporters get their information in a variety of ways, including tips, press releases, sources and witnessing events. They perform research and gather information through interviews, public records, and other sources. Journalists sometimes expose themselves to danger. This can often be even worse when they are in places that respect them. Good examples of when reporters tend to be in worse situations or places than they need to be is if they are reporting on things like the wars or riots. Often they do this because it makes for a great story and earns them more credibility and respect.
Reporters have to not be biased, they must report only on the truth and what is happening.

Links To Studio.
Links to studio is a thing where different people, mainly reporters will address the studio news presenters. This is done for many reasons like if the presenters are talking about a topic they will sometimes address reporters for further information. After the reporters have finished they will finish it of linking back to the studio, a common phrase used would be something like "back to you". It isn't just reporters who link stuff back to the studio but experts are sometimes on hand to help further insight and give more knowledge. It's important to have these things as it lets the watchers understand more of whats going on and it keeps them involved. How this is done is by simply having a audio and video feed transmitted to different studios.

Mode Of Address To Viewer.
This is where everything will be presented to the viewers in order to let them know about everything that will be happening like the main headlines and event. This is a good way of keeping the viewers interested. Sticking to a set pattern the presenters will then start off with addressing the main headlines and then going into other things like the weather and sports. The mode of address has to be kept the same in order for the audience to be familiar with it. It also stops the program from being unorganised. If things are kept the same then people will know things like starting times.

Interviewing.
Interviews are a very important part in media and news. These are a very useful way to obtain information on different subject matters, events and people. Interviews are good ways to find out more information wether thats from eye witnesses or professional experts. Doing interviews allow people to find out more information they would not have known other wise.

Experts & Witnesses.
These are people that have more knowledge on something for example witness have experience or seen something that everyone else might not have or know about. Witnesses know things which makes them important about getting the truth. Audiences can also bond or have a connection with witnesses as they have experienced it themselves. Usually it's programmes like news studios that will have experts on, the reason for this is that they are experts in their field and can give more information on topics like stats and information. Experts and witnesses are good ways of making a story better especially if it is lacking with things like footage.

Report Structure.
A report structure needs a tittle page. This should briefly describe the purpose of your report. Other things could be like name, date and who ever it is for and the authors name.
A summary will also be needed, which briefly describes the aims of the report and what was found, if any action is called for, Usually a half of page worth is needed or used. Make sure that you outline the main points. Terms of reference could include explanation of who shall read the report, how it was written and why. A subtitle or paragraph will do. Contents like introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, appendices and bibliography will be used as they all fall into the contents just different heading or subtitles to make it more clear.

Actuality Footage.
This is footage that supports and backs up what studio news reader are reporting on. It can be footage that was taken at the time of an event like a robbery or something else. It's used in different ways mainly to show viewers what happened and to paint an image in their heads of what it was like. It also stops the cameras from always being on the hosts the whole time. Actuality footage is a great way to back up what is being talked about. Actuality footage also serves a point to prove that the story/ topic is real.