Effective writing has the power the change the world.

It's true.

In the past, effective, nonfiction writing changed minds, altered events, and left the world a very different place than when that piece of writing was introduced. For example, “The Gettysburg Address”, written by Abraham Lincoln had the power to help preserve the Union during one The United States’ bloodiest times. Later in history, Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “I HAVE A DREAM...” speech was so powerful that it sparked hope in a time of true despair. All throughout history, journalism is the source of truth for life’s events; journalism in the form of articles has the potential to have the reader take a second glance at what is really going on in the world. A journalist has the responsibility to tell the story for those who cannot. This responsibility and potential can only be used effectively if one knows how to properly write effectively: incorporating precise language and creative imagery.

Most feel that journalism form of writing, but the best journalistic pieces are a hybrid of factual information with sensory. In this article written about “Acapalooza”, a charity event, the feeling  was captured within the words, not just the factual information. For example in the quotation, The Whimawehs raised the most money for PS 154, and stole the competition. "Emerging in black dresses and wearing popping red bows and lipstick every eye was drawn to the unparalleled level of energy that the Whims drew to stage" (Sachdeva, "Acapalooza").

Martin Luther’s King Speech, changed the world with the carefully chosen and specific language, “This momentus decree is a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice.” Sometimes, simple writing is more effective than complicated writing. In the quotation, the word "seared" is so specific and paints a very clear image, making short sentence, wildly powerful. Another quotation that paints the "We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is corrupt." In context, the word "refuse" is an extremely bold and powerful choice.