2-4-10 NEWSWORTHINESS NOTES

1. Go to www.cnn.com and read an article and give a 3-5 sentence response on your blog.
2. Teacher will handout Packet. Read and take notes on your blog.


News Notes

Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.


Chapter 3 – “The News”:
What is News?
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List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

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What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
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Go to CNN.com, usatoday.com, startribune.com, pioneerpress.com and find an example of a story for each of the 6 Criteria of newsworthiness.

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