Monday, September 9, 2013

Writing for the Web I




For the following set of facts, write each of the following:
1.       Headline (with SEO in mind)  
2.       Blurb (summary)
3.       Body (4 paragraphs, including one quote)
4.       One subhead between Paragraphs 2 and 3
5.       One embedded link

                Pretend this information comes from a news release from the Vermont State Police.
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           Vehicle A: 1999 Chevrolet operated by Annie Coulter. Age 82. Residence: Barton, Vt.
-          Victim: John Barker. Age 59. Residence: Concord, Vt.
-          Time of incident: 12:31 p.m. today.
-          Location of incident: Central Restaurant, Depot Street, Lyndonville, Vt.
-          Description of incident:
o   Vehicle A was southbound on Depot Street. The operator reports she swerved to avoid a pedestrian, and her brakes failed. Vehicle A crashed through the front window of Central Restaurant.
o   Victim Barker was sitting in the restaurant, eating a meal. He was not struck by the car, but he did receive minor cuts from flying glass.
o   As he was trying to help the operator of Vehicle A out of her vehicle, victim Barker complained of chest pains. He collapsed and died of a heart attack.
o   The operator of Vehicle A suffered minor injuries in the incident.

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