Rule of Eight in News Judgment

What is the first factor in the Rule of Eight to factor in news judgment?

• Timeliness/immediacy

• Proximity

Which factor in news judgment refers to news happening close to home or close to the heart?

• Timeliness/immediacy

• Proximity/home

Why does news matter to people according to the impact/consequence factor?

• Because it is happening now

• Because it can affect their lives

Which factor in news judgment involves famous people?

• Prominence/celebrity

• Conflict

What does the conflict factor in news judgment refer to?

• When people fight or disagree

• When something makes you laugh or cry

Which factor in news judgment includes news that is weird, odd, or rarely happens?

• Proximity

• Oddity/rarity/novelty

What does the human interest/emotion factor in news judgment refer to?

• News that is happening now

• When something makes you laugh or cry

What question should be asked to determine if news is important or interesting?

• Who cares?

• Is it happening now?

What is the main purpose of the Rule of Eight in news judgment?

• To determine the importance and interest of news

• To decide the length of a news story