What is NEWSMDC(English)presentation _20240919_191058_0000.pdf

Introduction to Journalism & Journalist writing -1 unit 1 what is news (English)

1. F.Y.B.A.Semester -1.
Name:Rayjada Jayshreeba
Roll no.22
subject : MDC(english)
Topic: what is News?
Government arts college vallabhipur

2. What is NEWS:
The full form of NEWS is Notable Events, Weather and Sport.
It is also known as North,East,West and south.
The word 'NEWS' provides information about current
or recent events occuring.This can be performed by a multitude
of methods, such as word of mouth,printing ,postalnetworks and
so on.
https://www.vskills.in/certification/blog/structure-of-a-news-report/
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3. The nature of
news
Timelines:
Timeliness means freshness in news. If you are providing
news instantly so it has worth.
Relevance:
News must be relevant to its audience. What is considered
newsworthy? It can based on the interest, values and
concerns of the audience.
Impact:
The number of people whose lives will be influenced in some way
by the subject of the story.
Proximity :
The geographical or cultural nearness of an event which is
closer to the audience.
Prominence:
Prominence means importance. People are naturally curious
about those people who are famous or have power.
Novelty: The new or unexpected aspects of an event or issue . for example
scientific discovery.

4. Types of news:
1.Hard news
2.Soft news 3.Breaking news
4. Feature stories 5.Investigative news
Report on Air pollution
6.Opinion Pieces
Writer's personal views
Urgent news Need immediate report
Involves research
Detailed Ex-
Ex. Flood
Less urgent

5. Where news comes from?
News Agencies
Journalists and reporters Press releases
Eyewitnesses and citizen journalists
Official documents and reports
Ex.
Social media
Ex .

6. Role of a Journalist
1.Gathering Information
2.Writing and Reporting
3.Investigating
4.Ensuring Objectivity and Fairness
Adhering to Ethical Standards
5.

7. Objectivity and Fairness
Importance of objectivity
Objectivity is necessary to get an accurate
explanation of how things work in the world .
Ideas that show objectivity are based on
facts and are free from bias.for ex.- A news
report on political party's good and bad work.
Techniques for maintaining objectivity
1.Balanced Reporting
2.Fact-checking
3.Using neutral language. https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?
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8. Challenges to objectivity
1.Personal Bias
2.External Pressures
3.Misinformation
Ensuring Fairness
Fairness in journalism means exploring all sides of an issue and
reporting accurately. Readers want balance in reporting but they
don't want to be led. They want just facts so they can come to
their own conclusions.

9. Conclusion
We all should know about news. It's importance,
where it comes from and the role of Journalists.
News educates,informs and sometimes entertains
but it's primary role is to provide accurate and
objective information.

10. References:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-
news/flood-hit-brazil-braces-for-more-chaos-
with-heavy-rains-to-come-and-nearly-2-million-
people-affected/1649345/amp
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fbid=748327785645971&set=a.189192834892805
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3.https://www.india.com/news/odisha-weather-update-heavy-rain-lashes-parts-of-
hubaneswar-amid-rising-temperature-balasore-bhadrak-jajpur-kendrapada-cuttack-
jagatsinghpur-puri-khurda-nayagarh-ganjam-7023091/amp/
4.https://www.who.int/health-topics/air-pollution#tab=tab_1
5.https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/crime-scene-investigator
6.https://www.wowessays.com/blog/opinion-article-ideas/
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1.https://www.freepik.com/vectors/news-agency
2.https://www.gkftii.com/blog/journalism-vs-reporter.html
3.https://wepik.com/template/simple-financial-results-press-release
4.https://www.shutterstock.com/search/citizen-journalist
5.https://unsdg.un.org/resources/unsdg-chair-reports
6.https://www.wscubetech.com/blog/social-media-advantages-disadvantages/
(Topic: Types of new)
(Topic: Where news comes from)