What does "prominence" mean as an element of newsworthiness?

How well-known the subject of an article is (person, organization, etc.)

Knowingly or unknowingly publishing false or slanderous information

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of journalism in schools?

To only share positive news about the school

What does "proximity" mean as an element of newsworthiness?

How close a story is to the audience, physically or emotionally

What must happen before our middle school newspaper can publish an article?

An administrator must approve it

What does "consequence" mean as an element of newsworthiness?

The impact the story has on the daily lives of the readers

What is the primary purpose of journalism in America?

To inform the public and serve as a watchdog for democracy

What does "drama" mean as an element of newsworthiness?

The story contains a strong emotional quality like tragedy or hope

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What does "prominence" mean as an element of newsworthiness?
If the article is on the front page of the newspaper or not
How well-known the journalist is
How well-known the subject of an article is (person, organization, etc.)
How well-known the journalist is
2
News lies in the intersection of what three categories?
Facts, Interest, Audience
Headlines, Entertainment, Opinion
Information, Creativity, Engagement
Stories, Writers, Viewers
3
What is libel?
Knowingly or unknowingly publishing false or slanderous information
Quoting someone without attribution
Publishing an unpopular opinion
Making a typo in a published article
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Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of journalism in schools?
To serve as a forum for students, faculty, and admin to exchange ideas
To provide a truthful and comprehensive account of school events
To only share positive news about the school
To give a full account of current issues affecting local education
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What does "proximity" mean as an element of newsworthiness?
How close a journalist is to finishing their deadline
How important a story is worldwide
How close a story is to the audience, physically or emotionally
How much media attention a story gets
6
Which amendment grants freedom of the press?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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What must happen before our middle school newspaper can publish an article?
Nothing—there are no restrictions
An administrator must approve it
The student writer must approve it
It must go viral on social media
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What does "consequence" mean as an element of newsworthiness?
A story where someone faced consequences
The impact the article had on the journalist writing it
Consequences the newspaper could face for publishing the article
The impact the story has on the daily lives of the readers
9
What is the primary purpose of journalism in America?
To inform the public and serve as a watchdog for democracy
To control public opinion
To make journalists famous
To entertain readers with interesting stories
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True or False: The First Amendment gives journalists the right to publish anything without consequences.
True
False
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Which two elements of newsworthiness must ALL news articles satisfy?
Oddity & Drama
Consequence & Conflict
Prominence & Progress
Timeliness & Proximity
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What does "drama" mean as an element of newsworthiness?
The story is controversial
The story contains a strong emotional quality like tragedy or hope
The story is about a theater production
The story is written like a dramatic narrative

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