What is Digital Media…
» Good question. Lets ask some fellow
students what they think Digital
Media is all about….
Identifying
News Value
With: Mr. Robison
Where do we get our
news?
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The DM Register
CNN
Fox News
USA Today
NBC
ABC
KCCI
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JCSD
Parents
Friends
Teachers
TV?
Newspaper?
Online?
What is the VALUE?
» Can stories have more than one
news value?
» What is the TIMELINE?
» Who does the story IMPACT?
» What is the HUMAN INTEREST?
» Is there a CELEBRITY ANGLE?
SAMPLE #1
» Actress Suzanna Shearson announced today that she
is leaving her popular television program, “One
Things at a Time,” to pursue a career in Hollywood.
When asked whether the program would continue
without Shearson, producer Lisa LaRue said,
“definitely not. Shearson is the whole show.”
Shearson will finish the season.
What is the VALUE?
» Can stories have more than one
news value?
» What is the TIMELINE?
» Who does the story IMPACT?
» What is the HUMAN INTEREST?
» Is there a CELEBRITY ANGLE?
Sample #2
» If you want to adopt a kitten, go to the animal
shelter. If you have room in your heart for an older
cat, try the Shady Acres Nursing Home. In
September, a group of residents saw a news report
about older cats at the city’s animal shelter. “So m
any of them were being put to sleep,” explains 92year-old Pearl Logan. “I just couldn’t stand it.”
Residents decided to rescue some of the older cats
and offer them for adoption. So far, they have
found homes for ten cats.
What is the VALUE?
» Can stories have more than one
news value?
» What is the TIMELINE?
» Who does the story IMPACT?
» What is the HUMAN INTEREST?
» Is there a CELEBRITY ANGLE?
Sample #3
» The hurricane continues on a crash course for the
Gulf Coast. The storm is still fifteen miles offshore,
but at its current rate of speed, it could make landfall
late Friday night. Local police and fire departments
recommend that residents leave town immediately.
What is the VALUE?
» Can stories have more than one
news value?
» What is the TIMELINE?
» Who does the story IMPACT?
» What is the HUMAN INTEREST?
» Is there a CELEBRITY ANGLE?
Sample #4
» The two front-running presidential candidates will
debate Monday at Northeast University. Tax cuts,
foreign policy, and campaign finance reform are on
the agenda. “I look forward to clarifying my stand
on the issues,” says candidate Linda Greene.
What is the VALUE?
» Can stories have more than one
news value?
» What is the TIMELINE?
» Who does the story IMPACT?
» What is the HUMAN INTEREST?
» Is there a CELEBRITY ANGLE?
Key terms…
»Description: details about an image or
images in the story
»Quotation: a person’s exact words.
»Background: information about the history
of an event or news story.
»Narration: the events of the news story
TV v. Print
Is there a difference?
» What are some of the differences?
 Visuals
 Points of view
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Reaction
» Which one would an editor for the
Firebird’s school newspaper most
likely choose? Why?
» Strength’s in news mediums.
» Strengths are:
» In-depth coverage
» Emotional Impact
Newspaper Article
» Read Article
(Robison Handout)
» What is the purpose of this article.
» How does focusing on John Glenn
add to the emotional appeal of the
article?
Video Version
» What story gave you a better
understanding?
» Which story had the greater
emotional effect? Why?
» What do you think the producer’s or
editor’s purpose in running the story?
Time for Review
» What are the three types of media
mediums?
» What do you think is most reliable
and why?
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Analyzing an Editorial Cartoon