Tuesday, February 24, 2015

News Values

Impact:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/feeding-infants-peanut-products-could-prevent-allergies-study-suggests/?ref=world
"Feeding Infants Peanut Products Could Prevent Allergies, Studies Suggest"
This article shows an example of an impact made because the headline reveals it could change something in life. With this new information, allergic reactions among children could be prevented, creating a positive impact.

Timeliness:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/middleeast/french-world-bank-employee-is-kidnapped-in-yemen.html?ref=world
"French World Bank Employee Is Kidnapped in Yamen"
This article displays an example of timeliness because the article was just recently posted today. Also, it is about an urgent matter so it is very timely of the author to post it so quickly with this amount of information.

Proximity:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/nyregion/the-hidden-money-buying-up-new-york-real-estate.html?ref=world
"A Summary: The Hidden Money Buying Condos at the Time Warner Center"
This article is an example of proximity because it was published and written in New York, and the story covers events in New York. The article's proximity to the place the event/s occurred helps it receive more accurate information, especially according to readers. 

Prominence:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/world/asia/refugees-are-pushed-to-exits-in-pakistan.html?ref=world
"Refugees Are Pushed to Exits in Pakistan"
This article displays a strong example of prominence because it is very important, no matter what country it occurred in. Also, this story was displayed near the top of the page to show its importance to viewers.

Conflict:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/asia/head-of-hindu-group-criticized-for-remarks-about-mother-teresa.html?ref=world
"Head of Hindu Group Criticized for Remarks About Mother Teresa"
This article relates to conflicts between two opposing forces; mother Teresa and the head of a Hindu Group. It is a conflict because a remark was made regarding Mother Teresa The another group didn't like, causing a conflict.

Human Interest:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/world/africa/as-tourism-sags-on-kenyan-coast-terrorists-could-lure-the-unemployed.html?ref=world
"A Catch-22 in Kenya: Western Terrorism Alerts May Fuel Terrorism"
This article relates to human interest because it the alerts caused emotions and possible further terrorism. This is why it created more drama and a struggle around the event.

Novelty:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/nyregion/jose-murat-casab-mexico-pri-luxury-condos-us.html?ref=world
"Mexican Political Family Has Close Ties to Ruling Party, and Homes in the U.S."
This article creates novelty for me because I am traveling to Mexico on Spring Break. If this small conflict is the spark of something larger, it could affect me and my future trip could be canceled due to danger or conflict.

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