Thursday, April 7, 2016

News Values

Timeliness- This shows timeliness because the facts are last submitted today and they provide readers with new information on this event. I think that these new information with either cause an uproar to readers or cause controversy.
Article title: Panama Papers Leak Casts Light on a Law Firm Founded on Secrecy
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/americas/panama-papers-leak-casts-light-on-a-law-firm-founded-on-secrecy.html?ref=world

Proximity- This shows proximity because the closeness of what the article is speaking about. I think this article is provided to try an warn others about the "Zika Virus".
Article title: 1 in 3 Americans mistakenly believe the Zika is spread by coughing
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/03/29/1-3-americans-mistakenly-believe-zika-spread-coughing/82404506/

Prominence- This will affect a large group of people who need an asylum, and is an event that has been happening for quite a long time. With the change in the system, there is sure to be disputes that follow up.
Article title: E.U. Introduces Proposals to Overhaul Asylum System 
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/europe/eu-migrants-asylum.html?ref=world&_r=0

Impact- Women and children are rounded up and kidnapped, imprisioned, and possibly raped. Women are fearful to go outside because of this threat and try to stay hidden
Article title: Boko Haram Turns Female Captives Into Terrorists
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/africa/boko-haram-suicide-bombers.html?ref=world

Conflict- France created a bill to try an discourage prostitution among the country. The decision on 
the opposing sides for the bill the one to discourage prostitution won. 
Article- To Discourage Prostitution, France Passes Bill that Penalizes Clients
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/europe/to-discourage-prostitution-france-passes-bill-that-penalizes-clients.html?ref=world

Human Interest- This is an example of human interest because of the emotional struggle with a little 
girl slowly going blind. This is a dramatic news event made to spike human interest through empathy.
Article Title: Pope Francis Blesses Eyes of 5-Year-Old Girl Going Blind
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/06/world/europe/ap-eu-rel-vatican-visual-bucket-list.html?ref=world&_r=0

Novelty- People all throughout China have started signing up to become organ donors. Some people are doing this as a sign of respect to fellow loved ones who have passed away. 
Article: Signing Up Organ Donors in China Can Be an Uphill Battle
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/asia/china-organ-donor.html?ref=world


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