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What does prominence refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
Well-known people, places, or events
What does timeliness refer to in the context of newsworthiness?
Recent occurrence of the event
Why are well-known people considered newsworthy according to the text?
Because they are prominent individuals
In the context of newsworthiness, what does consequence/impact refer to?
Significant effect of the event
Why might an average person's actions not be considered newsworthy?
They are not well-known or prominent
Which factor determines whether an event is newsworthy based on its distance from one's home?
Proximity
What makes a news story timely according to the text?
Its recent occurrence and need for quick reporting
'Human Interest' is considered a factor in determining newsworthiness because it:
Affects people's emotions or curiosity
Which type of story is considered newsworthy due to its emotional impact on readers?
Stories that evoke various emotions
What does 'human interest' refer to in the context of newsworthy stories?
Stories that are interesting to read
Why are timely events considered more newsworthy?
Because they are happening right now
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.
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.
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