NOTES

NOTES ON NEWS

Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
To air current events, news and stories instantaneously through t.v. radio or internet. 



List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1.) Unusualness: something that is out of the ordianary and different, Ex: Heritage church in apple valley roof collapsed.

2.)Significance: important events that affects many people, Ex: election, taxes
3.)Timeliness: Old news isnt news, its history. Ex: People want to hear about the news when it happened

4.)Proximity: People want to know about things nearby. Ex: New taxes in the area, Local school gang

5.)Prominence: When well known people, places or buildings are involved that is news. Ex: If zach efron is arrested then that's important not if i am arrest

6.)Human interest: When its about ordinary people or animal, humorous interests, risk there lives for the better. Ex: Fire fighter saves a kitty out of a tree




What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
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How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?