Basic Journalism Flashcards
(9 cards)
How recently did the event occur
Timeliness
How famous are the participants
Prominance
How close to the viewers did the event occur
Proximity
How will it effect viewers’ lives
Pertinence
3 things from Robinson and Levy’s Reccomendations
Avoid Jargon, seperate simular stories, and tell in human terms.
Stories examining event that affect U.S. society as a whole, national and international relations, appeals to viwers intellect, more respected than soft news
Hard News
Factors that influence TV NEws priorities
Visual Impact, Cost, and Promotional Value
Stories that deal with personal gossip/scandal and other human intrest stories, like weather, sports, and entertainment. Appeals to emotions
Soft News
Basics of Broadcast newswriting
Short and simple sentences, active voice, Read story aloud and test it out
