5 Questions
What is a key requirement for news stories to be considered newsworthy?
Being of sufficient size
What is a characteristic of soft news?
Involves celebrities and extraordinary achievements
What does the text suggest about the structure of news stories?
It follows a traditional pattern
Which type of news is classified as 'hard news'?
Political, crime, war news
What is a characteristic of news stories as per the text?
'All news is actually old'
Study Notes
Requirements for News Stories on TV
- Must meet certain criteria to be considered newsworthy
- Must be of sufficient size to be considered newsworthy
- Must fit in with what the majority of the audience finds important (social acceptability)
- Must be simple and easy to understand
- Must contain conflict
- Must have a big impact on people
- Must be familiar to the audience
Characteristics of News
- All news is part of a pattern
- News is cyclical, with the same types of stories repeating over time
- "Old news" is a common phenomenon, with similar stories occurring frequently
Structure of News Bulletins
- Typically 15-20 short stories in a bulletin
- Each story is approximately 60 seconds long
- Stories are often categorized into two types: hard news and soft news
Types of News
- Hard news: focuses on political, crime, and war stories
- Immediate and happening in real-time
- Soft news: focuses on 'human interest' stories and extraordinary achievements
- Often features celebrities and unusual events
Test your knowledge on the requirements that news stories must meet to be considered newsworthy, including sufficient size, social acceptability, simplicity, conflict, impact, and familiarity with the audience.
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