News is a medium through which we obtain information about current events. While traditional media outlets may easily be shut down, the Internet provides a more robust way to disseminate news and opinion. This has also led to the proliferation of citizen journalists. While there are many benefits to online news, there are also a number of risks. As a result, it is important to make sure you’re getting the right type of news for your needs.
Relevance
In today’s information-overloaded world, the relevance of news is increasingly important. As a result, news curation has become an integral part of our daily lives. Not only does this keep us informed about current events, but it also allows us to make better choices about what to consume. To penetrate the general public, news must be relevant and of high quality. Otherwise, people will avoid it. In the present study, we investigated the role of perceived news quality and relevance in determining news avoidance and news overload.
Impact
News can impact our lives in a positive or negative way. Positive news can inspire people and bring them together, while negative news can bring a society to a point of tension and anxiety.
Timeliness
Timeliness is a vital concept in the circulation of news. Reporters and editors seek stories that are happening now, or about to happen. Often, the most timely stories are those related to breaking news or critical events. In the nineteenth century, news was often delivered through the telegraph, and newspapers had to ‘raise the date’ of mail correspondence to make the news appear fresh.
Violence
The media’s coverage of violent events has become increasingly graphic and intense. These events can cause severe psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the media coverage of violence does not necessarily cause these conditions in everyone. While many people do not suffer from these disorders, it is important to know that they can still develop strong emotions after viewing or hearing about a violent event.
Locality
The term “locality in news” has several different meanings. It can refer to the area in which a story is located, but it also can refer to a particular group of people who are interested in a particular subject. For instance, in Hinsdale, Illinois, a $140 million school funding referendum was slated for this fall, and the Vote Yes campaign was making great strides to promote the idea.
Objectivity
Objectivity in news is often considered a good value because it implies the pursuit of the truth without fear of bias. Few journalists would want to be considered biased or unobjective, but it is important that citizens of a democracy receive fair and accurate accounts of public affairs. While there is no universal definition of objectivity, it is often described as an approach in which journalists represent both sides of a controversy, providing relevant facts to contextualize an issue.
Fairness
In order to encourage fairness in news coverage, organizations like the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service have launched a contest. This contest awards a journalist or news organization with $1,000 and $10,000 to promote fairness in journalism.