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What does prominence refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
What does prominence refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
- Well-known people, places, or events (correct)
- Distant events
- Familiar events
- Recently occurred events
What does timeliness refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
What does timeliness refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
- Significant impact of the event
- Proximity of the event
- Recent occurrence of the event (correct)
- Familiarity of the event
Why are well-known people considered newsworthy according to the text?
Why are well-known people considered newsworthy according to the text?
- Due to their proximity to important events
- They have a significant impact on the community
- Because they are prominent individuals (correct)
- They are always involved in timely events
In the context of newsworthiness, what does consequence/impact refer to?
In the context of newsworthiness, what does consequence/impact refer to?
Why might an average person's actions not be considered newsworthy?
Why might an average person's actions not be considered newsworthy?
Which factor determines whether an event is newsworthy based on its distance from one's home?
Which factor determines whether an event is newsworthy based on its distance from one's home?
What makes a news story timely according to the text?
What makes a news story timely according to the text?
'Human Interest' is considered a factor in determining newsworthiness because it:
'Human Interest' is considered a factor in determining newsworthiness because it:
Which type of story is considered newsworthy due to its emotional impact on readers?
Which type of story is considered newsworthy due to its emotional impact on readers?
What does 'human interest' refer to in the context of newsworthy stories?
What does 'human interest' refer to in the context of newsworthy stories?
Why are timely events considered more newsworthy?
Why are timely events considered more newsworthy?
Study Notes
Newsworthiness Factors
- Prominence: Refers to the importance or fame of individuals or organizations involved in a news story.
- Timeliness: Refers to the relevance of a news story to current events or recent happenings.
Why Certain Events or People are Newsworthy
- Well-known people: Are considered newsworthy because their actions or achievements have a greater impact on the public due to their prominence.
- Consequence/Impact: Refers to the effect or outcome of an event on society, making it newsworthy if it has significant consequences.
- Average person's actions: Might not be considered newsworthy because they do not have a significant impact on the public or society.
Geographical Proximity and Timeliness
- Geographical proximity: Determines whether an event is newsworthy based on its distance from one's home, with events closer to home being considered more newsworthy.
- Timely events: Are considered more newsworthy because they are relevant to current events and recent happenings.
Human Interest and Emotional Impact
- Human Interest: Refers to stories that evoke emotions or empathy in readers, making them newsworthy due to their emotional impact.
- Emotional stories: Are considered newsworthy due to their ability to evoke feelings or empathy in readers.
- Timely stories: Are considered newsworthy because they are relevant to current events and recent happenings, making them more emotionally impactful.
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Description
Explore the criteria that determines the newsworthiness of an event, person, or idea. Learn about prominence, proximity, timeliness, consequence/impact, and human interest, and how they influence the coverage of news.
