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<br /> <br />. <br /> <br />What Is News? <br /> <br />1. A significant, timely or unusual event that affects a large number of <br />people. <br /> <br />2. Elements of a good story include: <br /> <br />a. It is timely - something happened recently. This is called "spot news" in <br />the trade. <br /> <br />b. It is about something unique - the central event in the story is very <br />unusual or has never. happened before. <br /> <br />c. It affects a large audience - the story in some way touches many people. <br />Ifreaders can't relate to a story, they are unlikely to pay much attention. <br /> <br />d. It has controversy - journalists are drawn to conflict, which heightens the . <br />drama of a story. <br /> <br />3. News stories should be balanced. That means both sides of a conflict should <br />be given an opportunity to speak. Because of this, it is important to have <br />reasonable expectations. Expect to see or hear things from others that will <br />counter what you have said. <br /> <br />. <br />