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What is News?

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

Step-by-step guide to study What is News? in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit What is News? after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • News is a report of a recent event.
  • It must be something previously unknown to the public.
  • News is shared through various media like newspapers, TV, radio, and the internet.

  • Information is routine and expected.
  • News is unexpected and new.
  • News value is added when there is a change or impact.

  • The 5Ws are: Who, What, When, Where, Why.
  • The 1H is: How.
  • A news story must answer all six questions to be complete.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Any new information is considered news.

The word 'NEWS' stands for North, East, West, South.

If a story is interesting, it must be news.

Memory Tips

Definition of News

The 5 Ws and 1 H of News

Timeliness in News

Impact as a News Value

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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?
What is News? covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in What is News? — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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