News is information about current events that is distributed to the public through word of mouth, printing, postal systems, broadcasting or electronic communication. News may be sourced from official sources, such as police or government agencies, or through private citizens who witness events or collect and report them. It can also be a collection of news about events that have already occurred, such as a newspaper’s front page or an event covered in a television show. It is the responsibility of journalists to provide news that is unbiased and as factual as possible. However, they can be influenced by their personal biases and the prejudices of those who work in the industry.
When writing an article about a newsworthy topic, start with the most important facts first and add quotes from people involved in the story to emphasize their points of view. Then, follow up with additional details and information that will help readers understand the significance of the story. Make sure to include the date and location of the story so that readers can get a sense of the context of the event.
Research on News has analyzed how different generations of news consumers perceive the value of the content they consume. Some scholars have studied published news articles to try to apply and test scholarly explanations of news values (Citation: Harrison Citation: 2006; O’Neill and Harcup Citation: 2009; Caple and Bednarek Citation: 2013; Harcup Citation: 2015). Other researchers have conducted surveys and interviews with news audiences to better understand how they select what they read and watch. They have found that young news audiences prioritize obtaining factual information, information that is personally relevant to them and the ability of the story to evoke emotion.