Wednesday, April 6, 2016

News Values

Impact

- This article shows impact because it talks about how people have handled the terrorist attacks in Europe recently. It also talks about the consequences of this event.
- How ISIS Built the Machinery of Terror Under Europe's Gaze
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/29/world/europe/isis-attacks-paris-brussels.html?ref=world&_r=0

Human Interest

- This article shows human interest because it appeals to people's emotion. It talks about people who are struggling, and it makes people want to help.
- Afghan refugees trapped in limbo in Greece with nowhere to go

Proximity

- This article shows proximity because it's in Austin, Texas. It takes place in the center of our city, and is very close to many people in Austin.
- Homeless teen named sole suspect in UT-Austin student death

Prominence

- This article shows prominence because the Pope is one of the most popular people in the world. Him, along with the Catholic Church, are influential people and a lot of people pay attention to them.
- Pope has good news for divorced, but not for gays

Novelty

- This article shows novelty because it's not something you see everyday, and it has an unusual topic. People would be interested in this because it's a strange story, but still is newsworthy.
- Toddler who choked on octopus recovering

Timeliness

- This article shows timeliness because it happened today. It's a current event.
- State Department: American freed in Syria

Conflict

- This article shows conflict because it's about the ongoing war between ISIS and their allies and the rest of the world. It's a physical conflict between two opposing forces.
- ISIL doubles its size in Libya in past year

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