Fundamentals of Journalism Exam

Six Elements of News
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Six Elements of News
1. Proximity
2. Timeliness
3. Bizarre / Unusual
4. Prominence
5. Conflict
6. Impact
Proximity of News
It considers the location of the event in relation to the target audience of the media outlet. (Ex: Commanders player car jacking in DC, car wreck in Ohio)
Impact of News
Showing relevancy to the people affected by a story or event. (Ex: Bomb threats, school shootings, hurricanes, etc)
Timeliness of News
Immediate, current information and events are considered newsworthy because they have recently occurred or have marked a certain day in history or events that could happen in the immediate future (Ex: Trial that occurred last year)
Prominence of News
Stories that feature people or brands who have a larger awareness or following by the general public. Basically public figures being featured. (Ex: Obama eating in Howard's cafeteria vs. Your professor)
Conflict of News
A story that features a conflict between leaders or groups of people, companies, etc who are disagreement with one another that leads to conflict within a specific industry or in general. (Ex: Sports rivalries, uprisings, politicians against each other, brand wars, etc)
Bizarre/Unusual of News
It is the unexpected or unusual in news. It could also be unusual stories that are surprising. (Ex: Zebras walking in Upper Marlboro)
Lede of a News Story
It is considered to the introduction that gives the audience the most information of the news story in a clear and concise manner while still capturing the interest of the reader all in the title. LIKE WHAT IS GOING ON!

(Ex: Dua Lipa starting now, even though she told us not to. Dua Lipa entering into her new era taps into the past and the present mixing syntho pop and modern-day popular music. Dual Lipa having deleted all her Instagram pics it's giving zero Dark 30.)
Nutgraf of a News Story
It is the context of the story that justifies the story by telling readers why they should care. It basically transitions from the lede explaining the lead and its connection to the story itself.

(Ex: She had scrubbed her instagram clean, 21st century pop-star code for symbolic rebirth, and was readying to release "Don't Start Now," the first single from her second record "Future Nostalgia".)
Importance of Sources
They help journalists gain knowledge about events, people, places, and trends. By exploring different different sources the journalist will be able build trust with the public on story information and it builds writer's credibility as well to relay trusted information.
Secondary SourcesPerson or expert that provides more info and context for the primary source. (Ex: In class when we did the profile we need quotes about the person we were doing the profile on from someone else. / If a story is about a football player, one might interview his coach as a secondary source.)1. Seek truth and report it 2. Minimize harm 3. Act Independently 4. Be accountable/ transparentWhat are the methods journalists use to seek the truth?1. Provide Provide the public with the information they need about the world around them 2. To bear witness 3. Serve as a watchdog over those in power 4. Give context to current eventsWhat is the purpose of journalism?1. UVA shooting: 3 Football players were shot and killed at UVA 2. Wakanda Forever release topping box office rating passing movies like Black Adam and Top Gun: Maverick) 3. Midterm elections (Republicans closer to taking control of the house than Democrats and Democrats have the Senate) 4. Dallas airshow collision, 6 people killed) 5. Grammy Nominations 6. The Philadelphia Eagles lost first game of season against Washington Commanders 7. The World Cup start Nov 20 8. Dave Chappelle switch provided a fake monologue and SNL rehearsal and gave another that was antisemitic.Top News stories for the week