If you didn't go to journalism school and somehow--magically!--found yourself with a writing career, it's not uncommon to find yourself encountering reporting lingo that can be a bit confusing. If you have no idea why your editor is asking for a "head" or is really interested in you coming up with a "deck" (you don't even have a back yard!), Janene Mascarella has some definitions for you over at Writers Weekly. You can find additional guides here and here.