News Determinants

Proximity is...

• the state of being near; nearness

• the state of being faraway

Timeliness applies to things that

• happened a long time ago.

• are happing now.

Prominence refers to

• average, everyday people.

• well-known people like political figures, celebrities, and professional athletes.

Consequences and impact are newsworthy because they

• are significant and directly affect people.

• happened a long time ago.

Which is not a type of human interest story?

• An emotional story

• A financial report

• A conflict

• Unique and out of the ordinary

Prominence refers to

• average, everyday people

• well-known people like politicians, celebrities, and sports professionals

Which answer below does not make an event, person, or idea news?

• Timeliness

• Proximity

• My interest in the story

• Impact of the story