News Determinant Flashcard

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News scenario: The best pitcher on your school’s baseball team has been selected to throw the first pitch at a local professional baseball game this weekend. Determine the news determinants present.

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Prominence, Proximity, Timeliness

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Evaluate which news determinants are present in the scenario: The members of your school support staff claim to have some interesting talents and hobbies. One secretary claims she can talk like a dolphin, another is an avid skydiver with more than 1,000 jumps under her belt, and another secretary performs in the local circus during the summer as a trapeze artist.

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Which news determinant is present in the scenario about the school support staff's talents and hobbies?

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Why was the Winter Formal dance canceled?

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The school administration has decided to cancel the Winter Formal dance due to a plagiarism scandal.

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What are the news determinants present in the new tardy policy implementation?

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Your school will be implementing a new tardy policy for the next school year. This new tardy policy will be substantially different from the school’s current tardy policy.

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Evaluate the news determinants present in the scenario: "There was an explosion in the chemistry lab this morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene and they are still at your school. Four students were injured, and one was taken to the hospital. Her condition is not known."

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Proximity, Impact, Timeliness

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Evaluate the news determinants present in the scenario: A local bakery has created a new type of pastry that has become an instant hit in the community, made with a secret ingredient.

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What news determinants are present in the scenario about the new pastry?

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What are the news determinants present in the scenario about the student winning the science competition?

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Recognition for the school and local community.

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Evaluate the news determinants present in this scenario: A rare astronomical event will be visible from your school next week, and the science department is organizing a viewing event for students and staff.

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Proximity, Timeliness, Novelty