Category 1
The importance or value of a story.
What is Impact?
How many people are affected and how deeply
What is Proximity?
How close the story is to the audience
What is conflict?
A struggle, disagreement, or problem in a story
What is human interest?
Emotional or relatable stories about people
What is Novelty?
Something unusual or unexpected.
What is Prominence?
Well-known people or places involved
Giving credit to the source of information or a quote
The level of trust or reliability a source or journalist has
What is an Anonymous source?
Someone who gives information but chooses not to be named
The process of confirming that information is accurate
Being open about how information is gathered or used
The person, group, or document providing information
What is accountability?
Taking responsibility for what you publish
The consistency and truthfulness of information
Moral rules that guide decision-making in journalism
Exact words spoken or written by a source
What is a lead?
The opening sentence that gives key facts of the story
What is a supporting detail?
Extra facts, background, or quotes that explain the lead
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
A person who checks writing for clarity, accuracy, and order
The readers or viewers of the story
The way a story is ordered or arranged
What is a summary?
A short version that includes only key points
A statement that can be proven true