Understanding Newsworthiness

Rohan is writing an article for the school newspaper. What does "Timeliness" refer to in the context of newsworthiness?

• Information that is local and affects the community

• Immediate, current information and events

• Solutions to problems people care about

• Stories about unusual people and their accomplishments

Why is "Proximity" important in determining if something is newsworthy? For example, if a local event happens in Benjamin's neighborhood, why would it be considered newsworthy?

• It involves immediate, current events

• It highlights conflicts and controversies

• It affects people in our community and region

• It provides solutions to problems

During a school debate, what attracts attention in the "Conflict & Controversy" category?

• Local events

• Solutions to problems

• Violence and arguments about actions, events, ideas, or policies

• Information that helps make decisions

Luna is writing an article for her school newspaper. What type of information falls under the "Solution" category of newsworthiness?

• Information that is new and immediate

• Information that affects the local community

• Information about possible solutions to problems

• Information about unusual people and their accomplishments

What is the focus of the "Human Interest" category in newsworthiness, such as a story about Scarlett's achievements in community service?

• Immediate, current events

• Local information

• Solutions to problems

• Stories about people and their accomplishments

Why is "Relevance" important in newsworthiness for the local community of Aiden and Abigail?

• It involves immediate, current events

• It affects the local community

• It helps people make good decisions

• It highlights conflicts and controversies

David and Mia are discussing different types of newsworthiness. Which category involves information that has just recently occurred?

Emma and Grace are working on a school project about newsworthiness. Which category of newsworthiness is concerned with local information and events?

Avery and James are discussing different types of news. What type of news is considered under "Conflict & Controversy"?

• News about solutions to problems

• News about immediate events

• News about violence and arguments

• News about local events

What do people look for in the "Solution" category of newsworthiness when Mia and William discuss community issues?

• Immediate events

• Local events

• Possible solutions to problems

• Stories about people