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What is News? — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication
What is News? revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Definition of News
- News is a report of a recent or current event that was previously unknown to the public.
- It must be timely, relevant, and of wide interest.
- News is not just facts — it includes context, impact, and human interest.
2
Difference Between News and Information
- Information is static and factual (e.g., train timetable, tax rates).
- News is dynamic — it reports a change or event (e.g., new timetable, tax hike).
- Information becomes news when it has timeliness, impact, or change.
3
What Makes News? The 5Ws and 1H
- A complete news story answers six key questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
- These help journalists structure stories and ensure completeness.
- Missing any one makes the news incomplete or suspicious.
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News Values
- Journalists use news values to decide which stories to report.
- Key news values include Timeliness, Impact, Proximity, Prominence, Controversy, Oddity, Emotion, Usefulness, and Educational Value.
- A story may have multiple values to increase its newsworthiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in What is News? for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Key topics in What is News? include Definition of News, Difference Between News and Information, What Makes News? The 5Ws and 1H, News Values. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise What is News? for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on What is News?. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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