Galtung and ruge’s news vales theory

• What is the main topic of the guide discussed in the study material?

  News values
• Who are the two individuals credited with developing the news values theory?

  Galtung and Ruge
• What does the news values theory explain?

  It explains how certain stories are prioritized in newspapers
• How might a newspaper decide which stories to feature on the front cover?

  By assessing the news values of each story
• What are some key elements that make a news story more relevant or important?

  • Negative elements
  • Proximity to the audience
  • Recency of the event
  • Ongoing currency of the story
  • Potential for continuity in reporting
  • Uniqueness or strangeness
  • Simplicity and ease of understanding
  • Personal interest angle
  • Matching audience expectations
  • Involvement of elite people
  • Exclusivity of the story
  • Size of the impact on people
• Why do newspapers prefer stories with negative elements?

  Because negative stories tend to attract more readers
• What does proximity refer to in news values?

  It refers to the geographical closeness of the event to the audience
• How does recency affect news reporting?

  More recent events are prioritized for reporting
• What is meant by currency in news values?

  It refers to ongoing stories that remain relevant over time
• What is continuity in the context of news values?

  It refers to stories that will generate multiple follow-up articles
• Why might uniqueness be valued in news stories?

  Because unusual stories attract more reader interest
• How does simplicity affect the selection of news stories?

  Simple stories are often chosen to engage a broader audience
• What is the significance of personal interest in news stories?

  Personal interest angles make stories more relatable and engaging
• Why do audiences appreciate stories that match their expectations?

  Because it reinforces their beliefs and understanding of events
• What role do elite people play in news values?

  Stories involving celebrities or important figures are prioritized
• What does exclusivity mean in the context of news reporting?

  It refers to stories that only one newspaper has reported on
• How does the size of an event's impact influence news reporting?

  Events affecting more people are given more prominence in reporting
• How can you link news articles to the news values theory?

  • Identify elements like negativity, proximity, and recency
  • Assess the uniqueness and simplicity of the story
  • Look for personal interest angles and elite involvement
  • Determine if the story is exclusive or has a large impact
• What should students do when analyzing newspaper articles for news values?

  They should look for elements that explain the prominence of stories
• What is the purpose of the guide to news values?

  To help understand how newspapers prioritize stories
• Why might a newspaper give more space to a story about a terrorist attack?

  Because it is likely to generate ongoing coverage and interest
• How can students use the news values theory in their studies?

  By evaluating the choices made in newspaper reporting
• What should students not necessarily remember for their exams regarding news values?

  The names of Galtung and Ruge
• What is the overall message of the guide to news values?

  To understand the criteria that influence news story prominence