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The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important details | The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer. | ||
Revision as of 12:07, 9 April 2013
An inverted pyramid serves as a design standard of news delivery and tech writing. The AP Stylebook endorses the use of this model making it the most widespread design of journalism and media writing.
Organizing Content
The inverted pyramid is constructed by placing the most important information first. The explanation or supporting details that make the headline and attention grabbing information true should follow. Lastly, general details may close the article. These details will be the least likely to be read. In the event that these details are cut, the article should not suffer.