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The Nut Graph
AT The Nut Graph, we believe that it’s not enough to just report if we want to add value to our readers’ experience of the news. We think it’s important for journalists to make sense of and draw conclusions from the events and people we write about, and to piece past and present facts together so we can figure out what it all means.
That’s why the nut graph is so important in a news story. It’s the paragraph that explains, in a nutshell, the point of a story. It’s the kernel that provides rocket fuel for our reports and understanding and knowledge for our readers. The nut graph lets readers know why an article was important or significant enough that it had to be written, published and read. It allows readers to understand why the heck they were invited to the party and why they should seriously consider attending.