Finding Newsworthy Stories

Timeliness is important in news stories because:

• it ensures the information is current and relevant.

• it allows for more detailed analysis.

• it reduces the cost of news production.

• it increases the entertainment value.

Understanding audience interest can impact news reporting by:

• Improving engagement and relevance

• Increasing production costs

• Decreasing viewership

• Limiting content diversity

What are some sources that can provide newsworthy stories?

• Newspapers

• Social Media

• Television

• All of the above

Understanding audience interest is vital for newswriters because:

• it helps tailor content to engage readers.

• it increases the length of articles.

• it allows for more advertisements.

• it reduces the need for research.

How does the angle impact storytelling?

• The angle determines the perspective and focus of the story.

• The angle has no impact on storytelling.

• The angle only affects the visual elements of storytelling.

• The angle is irrelevant to storytelling.

Journalists should handle media bias by:

• ignoring it completely

• reporting facts objectively

• supporting one side

• spreading misinformation

In journalism, the ______ refers to the specific perspective or approach taken to cover a story.

• angle

• bias

• headline

• source

Bias by omission is:

• The act of including all relevant information

• The act of leaving out important information

• The act of presenting information in a neutral way

• The act of exaggerating certain facts

Clarity and brevity are important in writing for the ear because:

• They help in better understanding and retention.

• They make the content longer and more detailed.

• They confuse the listener.

• They are not important at all.

Being conversational in writing means:

• Using formal and complex language

• Writing in a way that mimics natural speech

• Avoiding any personal tone or style

• Focusing solely on factual information