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Nut Graf

The Nut Graf

        The nut graf is a crucial piece in any news story. Essentially, the nut graf explains the point of the story. It also provides readers with the point of the story and vital information regarding it. Most importantly, the nut graf lets the readers know why the story is of signifigance.
        The nut graf follows the lead and explains the connection to the rest of the story. The graf provides the 5 w's that were not included in the lead and only crucial information or stats. Usually, an essential theme in included and followed by a good quotation. However, it is important to note that the graf should never exceed 2 paragraphs. Overall, a reader is provided with useful information regarding the purpose of the story and why they should read it.

5 w's
 who
 what
 where
 when
 why
 (how)


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