1. Characteristics of News
What makes a story newsworthy?

2. Define NEWS.
Information not previously known that is delivered through the mass media and has some impact on the audience

3. Timeliness
A characteristic of a news story about an event that is reported as soon as it happens

4. Prominence
A characteristic of a news story about someone whose name or job (such as the President of the United States) is well known and easily recognized by the public

5. Proximity
A characteristic of a news story that happens close to home

6. Conflict
Involves two sides engaged in a ‘battle’ from which one will emerge the winner, such as a story about war, an athletic competition or election

7. Impact
Based on the effect or consequence the story will have on the audience

8. Human Interest
About people, usually those involved in some emotional struggle