Behind the Bylines: Answer the ‘how’ to get at the story

Behind the Bylines: Answer the ‘how’ to get at the story

Most of us, at some point, learned the basics of journalism by way of a simple formula: who, what, where, when, why. Who did it involve? What happened? Where and when did it take place? And, of course, why? These inquiries are the scaffolding of any news story. They help us document the facts, verify details, and ensure that an event is recorded. Particularly now, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to another question. One that doesn’t always …