What are the 5W questions?
questions that a news report should answer
questions about a reporter's qualifications
questions that aim to add variety to a news report
questions that must be asked in an interview
The 5W questions are a set of fundamental questions that journalists use to gather essential information for a news report. They include:
1. Who? - The question of identity: Who is involved or affected by the event or issue being reported on?
2. What? - The question of action or event: What happened or is happening? What is the main focus of the report?
3. When? - The question of time: When did the event occur or is it scheduled to occur? When will the report be published or aired?
4. Where? - The question of location: Where did the event take place or is it expected to take place?
5. Why? - The question of reason or cause: Why did the event happen or is it happening? What are the motivations or factors behind it?
These questions help ensure that a comprehensive news report covers the essential aspects of a story and provides the necessary context and details to the readers or viewers.