Definition: current events that are news worthy that are published or broadcast to an audience.


List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness
2. Proximity
3. Significance
4. Prominence
5. Unusualness
6. Human interest

What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. more control over what you read
2. can easily go back and read the article
3. more information

What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. more visual
2. up to date
3. easier to change information

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
both print and broadcast journalism is on the internet. it's free. easy access.