2. Flashcards
What is a newspaper?
A newspaper is a printed medium usually circulated daily or weekly, designed to disseminate news and information to a wide audience.
What are general interest newspapers?
General interest newspapers are those that appeal to a wide audience.
What are special interest newspapers?
Special interest newspapers are devoted to specific audiences and published periodically, such as Sports and Business newspapers.
What is the concept of ‘News’ in newspapers?
The simplest definition of News is derived from the four points of a compass: North, East, West, and South.
What is the origin of News?
The origin of News dates back to as early as 321 B.C. with the Athenians asking about news.
What significant event occurred in 69 B.C. related to News?
The Romans posted the ‘Acta Diurna’, a public gazette containing public information.
What was the first newspaper published?
The first newspaper called ‘Relations’ was published in 1609 by Johann Carolus in Strasbourg, Germany.
When did the term ‘News’ first appear in a London newspaper?
The term ‘News’ first appeared in the ‘Weekly Newes’ in 1622.
What is the belief about newspaper publishing in a democratic society?
In a democratic society, the belief is that people have the right to know what is happening around them.
What are some definitions of News?
News is described as a timely report, a report of events, tomorrow’s history, and the literature in a hurry.
How does George Hugh define News?
George Hugh describes News as both a commodity and a state of mind.
What does News as a commodity entail?
As a commodity, News is gathered, processed, published, sold, and consumed by the public.
What does News as a state of mind mean?
As a state of mind, News interests, excites, and holds the attention of its subscribers every day.
What is considered news?
News is the timely reportage of daily events in any locality, often stimulating and informative.
What did Charles Dana define as news?
‘Anything that will make people talk.’
What are the components of news?
- Situation 2. Event 3. Report 4. News
What is a Situation in news?
A situation is a normal routine that must be disturbed to become an event.
Example: A daily flow of traffic.
What is an Event in news?
An event is the disturbance of a normal daily situation, such as an accident disrupting traffic.
What does Report mean in news?
A report is the account of an event; it becomes news only when it is reported.
What is News in the context of journalism?
News is a detailed report of an event or events for public consumption.
What forms can news take?
News can be oral, written, pictorial, or a combination of these.
What are the 5 Ws and H of journalism?
- What: What has happened? 2. Who: Who are the people involved? 3. Where: Where did it happen? 4. When: When did it happen? 5. How: How did it happen?
