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What is it: The truth is that news is an intangible and very difficult to define. What appeals to one journalist may not appeal to her or his editor, and vice versa . One conception is a good news story will includes six news values based on timeliness, proximity, conflict/tension, prominence, human interest, and impact (consequence) see rubric example 1 below. | |
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The News Manual | A free online resource for journalists, would-be journalists, educators and people interested in the media. It has developed from the three-volume book 'The News Manual', which was published with the help of UNESCO as a practical guide to people entering the profession and to support mid-career journalists wanting to improve their skills. You can learn more by visiting the website or the About section. |
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