Newsworthiness Review

Something may be relevant due to its

Readers are drawn to events, issues and ideas that have competing views

People need diversion as well as information, this function fills that role

Journalism is (a) _______ _____ ideas, so readers can communicate their concerns and journalists cover those stories.

Define reader impact

What is the record keeping function?

Readers are interested in thngs that are different, aren't seen or heard often.

If it's recent, it might be news

Who is considered a prominent figure at Solon High School?

With this function, journalists monitor the government for wrongdoing

Journalists need to predict what will happen in the future. This is known as the ______ function.

This function is similar to record-keeping but with a focus on what is happening in a readers' local world.

Journalists have a responsbility to inform the material welface of mankind & provide info on goods and services

Journalists have an _________ function to choose newsworthy stories and shape that people think about.

These stories give you a sense of purpose and meaning, make you feel emotions