news values

1. Timeliness-
2. the article was literal published seven minutes ago, which means the news is extremely recent. since it's an event currently taking place, that means people are more interested because it has the potential of affecting them directly.
3. Jeremy Clarkson Loses Contract as Host of BBC's 'Top Gear'
4. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/business/media/jeremy-clarkson-loses-contract-as-host-of-bbcs-top-gear.html?ref=world&_r=0


1. Proximity-
2. the article is about a fire that took place in brooklyn, new york and killed a lot of people. the fact that it happened in the US, our homeland, makes this event more important because it's closer and affects us more personally.
3. Fatal dire in Brooklyn
4. http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/03/21/fatal-fire-in-brooklyn/25136677/


1. prominence-
2. the article is about a california police officer who was shot to death recently. police officers are obviously more valued, recognized, and favored in society for their jobs which makes them more "important" to people.
3. California police officer shot to death
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70416992/


1. impact
2. this one again is about the brooklyn fire, but its more focused on the funerals for the victims and their families. since many people died, more family members and friends were affected which means people are probably going to want to know whats going on and ow they are dealign with it. devastating things tend to draw bigger audiences.
3. Funeral for Brooklyn house fire victims
4. http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/03/22/funeral-for-brooklyn-house-fire-victims/25203049/


1. conflict-
2. this article is about the afghan president trying to make amends with the us and apologize. it's important because america has had many previous conflicts with the middle east, and now the president of one of the countries is expressing his gratitude for us.
3. Afghan president expresses gratitude to us
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70430172/


1. human interest-
2. this article is about same sex marriage which has recently been a struggle for many americans. trying to get approval for gay marriage has been an emotional journey for those who are affected directly by it, so things like this would appeal to many individuals across the country.
3. Same-Sex marriage opponents turn to religious Freedom Bills
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70426664/


1. novelty-
2. this article is about a prank pulled on very many people by penn state. the fact that a famous person such is emma watson is mentioned makes it more appealing and popular especially to those who really thought she would be attending penn state.
3. Penn newspaper fools Internet, says Emma Watson will attend for grad school
4. http://college.usatoday.com/2015/03/25/penn-newspaper-fools-internet-says-emma-watson-will-attend-for-grad-school/