News Values

Question 1

The Power Elite

Answer 1

Stories concerning powerful individuals, organisations or institutions.

Question 2

Celebrity

Answer 2

Stories concerning people who are already famous

Question 3

Entertainment

Answer 3

Stories concerning sex, showbusiness, human interest, animals, an unfolding drama, or offering opportunities for humorous treatment, entertaining photographs or witty headlines.

Question 4

Surprise

Answer 4

Stories containing shock value

Question 5

Bad News

Answer 5

Stories with particularly negative overtones, such as conflict or tragedy.

Question 6

Good News

Answer 6

Stories with particularly positive overtones such as rescues and cures.

Question 7

Magnitude

Answer 7

Stories that are perceived as sufficiently significant either in the numbers of people involved or in potential impact.

Question 8

Relevance

Answer 8

Stories about issues, groups and nations perceived to be relevant to the audience.

Question 9

Follow-up

Answer 9

Stories about subjects already in the news.

Question 10

Newspaper Agenda

Answer 10

Stories that set or fit the news organisation’s own agenda