Got gently rebuked and reminded on two matters:
- For a picture caption story, look at the picture (and if pictureS, select the best) and make sure the sentences fit the picture. Also, for caption story there must be at least 2-3 sentences (not one complex sentence).
- The paragraph that says where and when some guy said something important which was used in the first paragraph must only appear after third paragraph. Do not insert the info (where, when) in first paragraph.
Then there's this question: Is it 'an initiative BY the government . . .' or 'an initiative OF the government . . .'? Chief editor says its 'OF' and not 'BY'. Any English masters wanna comment?
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(a) The reason why it is best to split a complex sentence into 2 or 3 parts is because a complex sentence is often difficult to read and can be ambiguous or confusing. When you split it into small parts, clarity reigns. So, think clarity, clarity, clarity.
(b) Attributions (as in where,when etc) should not come in the first or second paragraphs because they are "not really" that important
to occupy those exalted areas. Paragraphs 3 or slightly below that should suffice. However, if the story is of historic significance, such as some royalty announcing an important decree or the PM made a very important announcement, then it can go in paragraph 2.
(c) With regards to whether it should be "initiative of" or "initiave by", it depends on the context of the sentence, but generally it should be "initiative of".
Example: (a) Jose Mourino seizes the "initiative by" calling his ....
(b) A new accountancy "initiative by" FTMS to
(c) SAINS is an "initiative of" the state government to ...
(d) This blog is an "initiative of" Peter de Run to educate ...
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