This book, in a dynamic and step by step approach, x-rays most of what needs to be known about feature writing. Students and practitioners of journalism and mass communication in Nigeria will find it useful. 

CONTENTS

Module 1: classification of feature as news ……………….............p. 1

Module 2: the nature of feature ………………………..................….p. 7

Module 3: functions of feature ………………………….....................p. 14

Module 4: consideration of kinds of feature ……………............…p. 19

Module 5: travelogue and how to-do-it-yourself feature ……..…p. 28

Module 6: review of artistic works …………………………..............…p. 32

Module 7: steps in feature writing ……………………………..............p. 38

Module 8: importance of outline in feature writing ………...……..p. 46

Module 9: writing the feature …………………………………............….p. 50

Module 10: the role of transition in feature writing …………..…..p. 56

Module 11: writing the body of an article ……………………........…p. 61

Module 12: writing the conclusion of feature articles ………..…..p. 65

Module 13: the mechanics of feature writing ……………………......p. 72

Module 14: points of view, elements of personal style and
house style in feature writing…………………………………...............…p. 76

module 15: ethical limitations and challenges of
feature writing in the years ahead ……………………………............…p. 83