30 Questions
What is the meaning of 'Diurna'?
Daily
Which of the following is NOT a form of Print Media according to the text?
Movies
What functions does the Campus Paper serve for the students?
Provides opportunities for interesting writing.
What is one of the functions of the Campus Paper for the school and community?
Creating and expressing school opinion.
Which of the following is NOT included in the three areas of journalism mentioned in the text?
Social Media
What is the scope of journalism according to the provided text?
Embracing all forms through which news reaches the public
What element of news emphasizes the newest angle of a story?
Immediacy
Which element of news refers to strange or unnatural events, objects, persons, and places?
Oddity
What aspect makes news more appealing by adding color to the story?
Drama
What element of news focuses on how prominent people, places, or things are affected by events?
Prominence
Which aspect of news caters to different groups of readers due to varying interests?
Sex
Which element of news refers to reports on significant changes in the established order and scientific achievements?
Progress
What is one of the functions of a campus paper as mentioned in the text?
Developing better interschool relationships
Which section of a campus paper usually provides a box forecast of the area's weather?
Weather news
What is the purpose of the Opinion function of a campus paper?
To provide critical analysis and viewpoints
Which function of a campus paper involves students' suggestions for school improvement?
Developmental function
In which section of a campus paper would you most likely find news that takes place outside the country?
Foreign news
What does the Laboratory function of a campus paper involve?
Conducting scientific experiments in the school's science lab
What is the primary purpose of Campus Paper Special Features?
To offer in-depth analysis and expert insights
Which type of stories do Human Interest Features focus on?
Personal stories and profiles of individuals or communities
What does the section 'Arts and Culture' typically cover in Campus Paper Special Features?
Topics related to art, music, theater, film, literature, and cultural events
What kind of information do Travel features provide in a campus newspaper?
Travel tips, recommendations, and destination insights
In which section of Campus Paper Special Features would you likely find articles related to fitness and nutrition?
Health and Wellness
What distinguishes Campus Paper Special Features from regular news content?
The provision of in-depth analysis and storytelling
What is the main aim of straight news?
To inform
What type of news is characterized by being gathered and reported on the spot?
Spot news
Which type of news story serves as a sequel to a previous story?
Follow-up news
What type of news focuses on entertaining more than informing?
News-feature
Which category of animals' stories is considered good reading matter due to their human-interest value?
'Talented' animals stories
What distinguishes local news from foreign news?
The scope or origin
Study Notes
Types of News Stories
- Local news: reports of events that take place within the immediate locality
- National news: news that takes place within the country
- Foreign news: news that takes place outside the country
- Dateline news: news preceded by the date and place of origin or place where it was written or filed
Types of News Stories (by Chronology/Sequence)
- Advance or anticipated news: news published before its occurrence
- Spot news: news that is gathered and reported on the spot
- Coverage news: news written from a given beat
- Follow-up news: a sequel to a previous story
Types of News Stories (by Structure)
- Straight news: news that consists of facts given straight without embellishment
- News-feature: news that is based on facts, but entertains more than it informs
- Single-feature or one-incident story: the story deals with an isolated event
Campus Journalism
- Developed by Liwanag C.Rubico, Batangas State University, JPLPC Campus
- Module 1: Journalism in General
Journalism
- Definition by Webster: the occupation of writing for publication in newspaper and other periodicals
- Definition by Fraser F. Bond: something that embraces all forms in which or through which the news and comments on the news reach the public
Scope of Journalism
- Three areas of journalism: Print Media, Broadcast Media, Film Media
Functions of Campus Paper
- Aid to the students: provides opportunities for interesting writing, gives the students the opportunity to learn how to read the newspapers, etc.
- Aid to the school and community: informs the community on the work of the school, publishes school news, etc.
Sections of Campus Paper
- Front Page: local news, foreign news, dateline news, weather news, index
- Local news: news that takes place within the country
- Foreign news: news that takes place outside the country
- Dateline news: an out of town news story
- Weather news: usually a box forecast of the area, sometimes the temperature, wind direction, and velocities
- Index: a slug line indicating an important inside page story and the page where it is found
Special Features
- Human Interest Stories: personal stories, profiles of individuals or communities, or heartwarming and inspirational accounts
- Arts and Culture: topics related to art, music, theater, film, literature, and cultural events
- Travel and Leisure: destinations, travel tips, and recommendations for readers interested in exploring new places
- Health and Wellness: physical and mental health, fitness, nutrition, medical breakthroughs, and wellness advice
- Crossword Puzzles and Games: puzzles, quizzes, and games in a dedicated section for entertainment and reader engagement
Elements of News
- Conflict: physical or mental conflict– man versus man, man versus animals, and man versus himself
- Immediacy or timeliness: the newest angle of the story
- Proximity or nearness: geographical nearness as well as to nearness of kinship or interest
- Prominence: how prominent people, places or things are affected by events
- Significance: how readers are affected by significant events
- Names: important names makes important news
- Drama: adds color to the story
- Oddity or unusualness: strange or unnatural events, objects, persons, and places
- Romance and adventure: romantic affairs and adventurous events
- Sex: newspapers cater to different groups of readers due to the varying interests and activities of men, women, and “in between”
- Progress: reports on the significant changes in the established order and on scientific achievements
Explore the world of special features in campus newspapers, which offer in-depth analysis, expert insights, and storytelling on various subjects. Learn how these recurring sections cater to a diverse range of reader interests beyond daily news.
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