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Charaectistics of News Story

ENGLSIH IN MEDIA

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Charaectistics of News Story

ENGLSIH IN MEDIA

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CHARACTERISTICS OF NEWS STORY

A news story has several key


characteristics that distinguish it from
other types of writing. These
characteristics ensure that the story is
informative, accurate, and engaging for
its audience. Here are some of the
primary characteristics:
1. Timeliness
 Explanation: News stories focus on
recent events or developments. The
information is fresh and relevant to
the current time, making it important
for the audience to know right away.
 Example: Reporting on a breaking
news event like an earthquake that
happened earlier in the day.
2. Proximity
 Explanation: News stories often focus
on events that are geographically or
culturally close to the audience.
People are generally more interested
in news that affects their local area or
community.
 Example: A local newspaper covering
a city council meeting that impacts
residents of the town.
3. Impact
 Explanation: Stories that have a
significant impact or consequence on
the audience are more newsworthy.
The greater the effect on people’s
lives, the more important the story.
 Example: Reporting on a new
government policy that will affect
taxes or public services.
4. Prominence
 Explanation: Stories involving well-
known people, organizations, or
institutions are more likely to be
covered. The actions of prominent
individuals or entities tend to attract
more attention.
 Example: A story about a celebrity's
involvement in a charitable event.
5. Conflict
 Explanation: Conflict is a key
element in many news stories.
Whether it’s political, social, or
personal, conflict tends to draw
interest because it involves opposing
forces or ideas.
 Example: A report on a political
debate where two candidates have
opposing views on an important issue.
6. Human Interest
 Explanation: Stories that appeal to
emotions, focusing on the experiences
of individuals or groups, are known as
human interest stories. These stories
often highlight the human side of
news, making it relatable to the
audience.
 Example: A feature on a community
coming together to help a family in
need.
7. Novelty
 Explanation: Unusual, rare, or
surprising events are often
newsworthy because they stand out
from the norm. The more unique a
story is, the more likely it is to attract
attention.
 Example: A story about a person who
survived a rare medical condition
against all odds.
8. Relevance
 Explanation: The story must be
relevant to the audience’s interests
and concerns. Relevance ensures that
the news is not only interesting but
also useful or important to the reader
or viewer.
 Example: A financial news story
discussing changes in the stock
market that could affect investors.
9. Objectivity
 Explanation: News stories should be
presented in an objective and
unbiased manner. The reporter should
provide facts and let the audience
form their own opinions without
slanting the story.
 Example: Reporting the facts of a
court case without taking sides or
expressing personal opinions.
10. Clarity and Conciseness
 Explanation: A news story should be
clear and to the point, avoiding
unnecessary details or jargon. The
language used should be
straightforward and easy to
understand.
 Example: A report that quickly and
clearly explains the key facts of an
event in simple language.

11. Accuracy
 Explanation: Accuracy is crucial in
journalism. All the facts presented in a
news story must be verified and
correct to maintain credibility and
trust with the audience.
 Example: A news article that has
double-checked all names, dates, and
statistics before publication.
12. Balance and Fairness
 Explanation: News stories should
present all sides of an issue fairly and
without bias. This ensures that the
audience gets a complete and
balanced understanding of the story.
 Example: Covering both sides of a
controversial issue by including quotes
and perspectives from multiple
stakeholders.
These characteristics help shape the
content, structure, and presentation of a
news story, making it effective in
informing and engaging its audience.

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