Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Analysis of a News Source 7.1



Basics: 10p on Tuesday, Mar. 12, KARE 11, with anchors Julie Nelson and Randy Shaver

Story 1: Gay marriage bill proposed at capitol; local; Scott Seroka

Story 2: Cardinals still choosing next pope; international; Rena Sarigianopoulos

Story 3: Library shooter awaiting sentencing; local/crime; Randy Shaver


Newsworthiness

Story focus statement: Cardinals still choosing next pope

Prominence: The pope is one of the most influential people alive – he’s pretty prominent.

Significance: The pope is pretty significant to Christians, so this affects the lives of 1.2 billion people, if indirectly.

Timing: The cardinals are debating who the next pope will be right now, so timing is very relevant.

Oddity/Uniqueness: It isn’t very often that a new pope is chosen, so this factor influences the newsworthiness.

Human interest: This doesn’t inspire that many feelings.  This factor isn’t very important.

Proximity: This doesn’t apply, since the pope is chosen in Vatican City, far away.

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