News Determinants Quiz

Well known people.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

As close to NOW as possible.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

Appeals to a reader emotionally.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

Events that are physically close to your readers.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

Stories that directly affect the reader.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

***Choose 3 News Determinants that make the article newsworthy***

One of the Lady Cougars broke her foot at the volleyball tournament last night.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

A Steele graduate will be playing a role in a new CBS hit sitcom.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

The Cibolo mayor will be speaking to the social studies classes next week.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

New snack vending machines are being installed next week in the cafeteria.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness

Dobie Art Club members painted a mural in the Pediatric Ward of the hospital over the weekend.

• Human Interest

• Impact

• Prominence

• Proximity

• Timeliness