1. Why is it News?
Current Events

2. Timeliness
This is news that is happening right now, news of interest to readers right now.

4. Relevance
The story happened nearby or is about a concern of local interest.

6. Magnitude
The story is great in size or number; for example, a tornado that destroys a couple houses might not make the news but a story about a tornado that devastates a community would be very newsworthy.

8. Unexpectedness
This is something unusual, or something that occurs without warning.

10. Impact
This is news that will affect a large number of readers.

12. Reference
This is news that makes a reference to someone famous or important– news about a prominent person or personality.

14. Oddity
A report on a unique or unusual situation.

16. Conflict
This is a report on a major struggle someone/ something is having.

18. Reference to something negative
Bad news often "sells" better than good news.

20. Continuity
This is a follow-up or continuation to a story that has been in the news or is familiar.

22. Emotions
Emotions (such as fear, jealousy, love, or hate) increase interest in a story.

24. Progress
This is news of new hope, new achievement, and new improvements.