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What is News?

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

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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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