What is News? — Chapter Summary
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication
Summary of What is News? for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication. News plays a vital role in keeping people informed about events.
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Overview
News plays a vital role in keeping people informed about events happening around the world. It helps individuals stay aware of developments that affect their lives, communities, and society. This chapter explores what news is, how it differs from general information, and the factors that make someth
Key Concepts
News is a report of
News is a report of a recent or current event that was previously unknown to the public. It is something that has happened recently—usually within the
Information is general knowledge that
Information is general knowledge that is already known or scheduled, like train timings or tax rates. News, on the other hand, involves something new
Journalists use certain criteria called 'news
Journalists use certain criteria called 'news values' to decide what is worth reporting. These include timeliness, impact, proximity, prominence, cont
News can be classified based on
News can be classified based on geography and content. Geographically, it is divided into international, national, regional, and local news. By conten
Credibility means the news is trustworthy
Credibility means the news is trustworthy and accurate. Journalists verify facts through cross-checking to ensure objectivity—reporting without bias—a
Learning Objectives
- Define the term 'news'
- Differentiate between news and information
- Explain news values and their role in journalism
- Identify different types of news
- Discuss the importance of credibility in news reporting
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