These 5 Ws are a cornerstone of any story because they ensure that news stories are comprehensive, clear, credible, and engaging.
These are: Who, What, Where, When and Why
Who: Describes the subject of the writing if it is a person. Who is it about?
What: Describes the subject of the writing if it is an object, or describes an action carried out by the subject. What is the story about? What is the person doing?
When: Describes a date or time that the action takes place. When is it happening?
Where: Describes a location that the action is taking place. Where is it happening?
Why: Describes the reason or motivation for the action to take place Why is it happening?