feature writing

http://www.squidoo.com/feature-article#module32608402

this one outlines structures and language... breaks it down...

What is sidebar?
a typographically distinct section of a page, as in a book or magazine, that amplifies or highlights the main text. (according to dictionary.com)

Mainbars vs sidebars:
http://journalism.about.com/od/reporting/a/mainbar.htm

Feature writing and revision

Remember while writing feature, you are writing an extended analysis of some topic...

It should be objective, and extensive
It should provide sidebars/pictures
It should have primary and secondary research
It should be applicable to readers
Timeliness shouldn't be an issue...

http://www.connorsgradstudent.com/learn/index.html

http://www.anthologiesonline.com/Articles/12%20Point%20Checklist%20for%20Writing%20Feature%20Articles.htm - checklist

Feature Writing tutorial

http://www.snn-rdr.ca/snn/nr_reporterstoolbox/featurewriting.html

http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=67829

http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/academy/blundell.htm

http://www.gsspa.org/students/2009/04/five-tips-for-great-feature-wr.html

Sample Feature writing:
http://bigbigfeat.blogspot.com/