Newspapers: News Values

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1) What example news story does the Factsheet use to illustrate Galtung and Ruge's News Values? Why is it an appropriate example of a news story likely to gain prominent coverage?

The Factsheet uses the example of a British servicewoman, Lisa Head, being killed in Afghanistan to illustrate Galtung and Ruge's News Values. This story is an appropriate example of a news story likely to gain prominent coverage because it combines elements of conflict, intensity, and cultural proximity. It involves the conflict of war, has a high intensity due to the death of a soldier, and is culturally relevant to the audience as it involves a British servicewoman.

2) What is gatekeeping?

Gatekeeping is the process of filtering information prior to dissemination. It involves the selection and prioritisation of news stories by editors or journalists, determining which stories are published or broadcasted and which are not. Gatekeeping can also extend to the framing of stories, the choice of language used, and the angles presented to the audience.

3) What are the six ways bias can be created in news?

Bias through selection and omission

Bias through placement

Bias by headline

Bias by photos, captions, and camera angles

Bias through use of names and titles

Bias by choice of words

4) How have online sources such as Twitter, bloggers or Wikileaks changed the way news is selected and published?

Online sources such as Twitter, bloggers, and Wikileaks have changed the way news is selected and published by challenging traditional gatekeeping practises. These platforms provide alternative sources of information that bypass traditional news institutions, allowing for greater diversity of perspectives and rapid dissemination of news. However, they also pose challenges in terms of reliability, accuracy, and the ability to verify information.

5) In your opinion, how has the digital age changed Galtung and Ruge’s news values?

The digital age has changed Galtung and Ruge's news values by amplifying the factors influencing news selection and consumption. The internet has increased the speed and volume of news production, leading to a greater emphasis on unexpectedness and intensity to capture audience attention. Additionally, online platforms have enabled greater audience participation, influencing news agendas and challenging traditional gatekeeping practises.

6) How would you update these news values for the digital age? Choose TWO of Galtung and Ruge's news values and say how they have been affected by the growth of digital technology.

In the digital age, the news values of threshold and meaningfulness have been significantly affected. Threshold is amplified by the constant flow of information and the need for news to stand out amidst the vast amount of content available online. Meaningfulness is reshaped by the global nature of digital platforms, where news from distant locations can become relevant to diverse audiences. To update these news values, considerations such as virality, interactivity, and algorithmic influence should be incorporated to reflect the dynamics of digital news consumption.

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