News values ppt

Here is a sample PPT on news values:

Slide 1: Introduction

• Title: News Values
• Subtitle: What makes a news story newsworthy?
• Image: A newspaper or news website homepage

Slide 2: Definition of News Values

• Definition: News values refer to the criteria used to determine what is newsworthy and what is not.
• Explanation: News values are the principles that guide journalists in deciding what stories to cover, how to prioritize them, and how to present them to the public.

Slide 3: The Five Ws

• Title: The Five Ws
• Bullet points:
  • Who: The people involved in the story
  • What: The event or action that occurred
  • When: The time and date of the event
  • Where: The location of the event
  • Why: The reason or motivation behind the event
• Image: A news article with the five Ws highlighted

Slide 4: Human Interest

• Title: Human Interest
• Definition: Stories that focus on people and their experiences
• Examples:
  • A local resident's story of overcoming adversity
  • A community's response to a natural disaster
  • A unique or unusual individual's achievements
• Image: A photo of a person or people in a human interest story

Slide 5: Impact

• Title: Impact
• Definition: Stories that have a significant effect on people's lives
• Examples:
  • A new policy or law that affects many people
  • A natural disaster that causes widespread damage
  • A major economic development that affects the community
• Image: A photo of a person or people affected by a significant event

Slide 6: Proximity

• Title: Proximity
• Definition: Stories that occur close to home or affect the local community
• Examples:
  • A local crime or accident
  • A community event or festival
  • A local business or organization's achievement
• Image: A photo of a local event or location

Slide 7: Prominence

• Title: Prominence
• Definition: Stories that involve well-known or influential people
• Examples:
  • A celebrity's visit to the area
  • A local business leader's achievement
  • A government official's announcement
• Image: A photo of a prominent person or group

Slide 8: Timeliness

• Title: Timeliness
• Definition: Stories that are current and relevant
• Examples:
  • A breaking news story
  • A developing story with new information
  • A story that is relevant to current events
• Image: A news headline with a deadline or a clock

Slide 9: Conflict

• Title: Conflict
• Definition: Stories that involve disagreement or controversy
• Examples:
  • A labor dispute or strike
  • A political debate or controversy
  • A community divided over an issue
• Image: A photo of people in conflict or disagreement

Slide 10: Novelty

• Title: Novelty
• Definition: Stories that are unusual or unexpected
• Examples:
  • A rare or unusual event
  • A unique or innovative achievement
  • A surprising or unexpected development
• Image: A photo of something unusual or unexpected

Slide 11: Conclusion

• Summary: News values are the principles that guide journalists in deciding what stories to cover and how to present them to the public.
• Final thoughts: Understanding news values is important for journalists, as it helps them to make informed decisions about what stories to pursue and how to present them to the public.