8 News Values

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What are the 8 News Values?

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1. Timeliness 2. Proximity 3. Impact 4. Conflict 5. Human Interest 6. Novelty 7. Prominence 8. Relevance

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Define 'Timeliness' in news reporting.

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Timeliness refers to the quality of providing new, updated relevant information.

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What does 'Proximity' mean in the context of news?

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Proximity refers to the nearness to the audience, both emotionally and physically.

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Explain the concept of 'Impact' in news values.

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Impact refers to the significance of the story and how it affects the audience.

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What is 'Conflict' in news values?

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Conflict refers to the presence of opposing forces or interests in a story.

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Define 'Human Interest' in news reporting.

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Human Interest stories focus on personal experiences and emotional connections.

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What does 'Novelty' mean in the context of news?

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Novelty refers to the uniqueness or unusual aspects of a story that attract attention.

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Explain 'Prominence' in news values.

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Prominence refers to the importance of the people or organizations involved in the story.

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What is 'Relevance' in news reporting?

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Relevance refers to how the story connects to the audience's interests and concerns.

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What is a common misconception about conflicts?

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A common misconception is that there are always two sides to every conflict.