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Characteristic of News. What makes a story newsworthy?. Define NEWS. Information not previously known that is delivered through the mass media and has some impact on the audience. Timeliness. A characteristic of a news story about an event that is reported as soon as it happens. Prominence.
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Characteristic of News What makes a story newsworthy?
Define NEWS. • Information not previously known that is delivered through the mass media and has some impact on the audience
Timeliness • A characteristic of a news story about an event that is reported as soon as it happens
Prominence • A characteristic of a news story about someone whose name or job (such as the President of the United States) is well known and easily recognized by the public
Proximity • A characteristic of a news story that happens close to home
Conflict • Involves two sides engaged in a ‘battle’ from which one will emerge the winner, such as a story about war, an athletic competition or election
Impact • Based on the effect or consequence the story will have on the audience
Human Interest • About people, usually those involved in some emotional struggle