News sites intro
There is no full form of NEWS as such. The English word “NEWS” was developed in the 14th century for the adjective “new” or “new thing”. Many claim that “NEWS” is as an acronym of 'North East West South'.
When journalists make decisions on what news stories to cover, they often use certain guidelines to help them. These guidelines are called news values and include aspects such as timeliness, proximity, unusualness, human interest, conflict, impact, celebrities/elite, entertainment, bad news, and good news.
News values
News values are "criteria that influence the selection and presentation of events as published news". These values help explain what makes something "newsworthy". Initially labelled "news factors", news values are widely credited to Galtung and Ruge.
Qualities of news
Accuracy.
Balance.
Objectivity.
Concise and clear.
Current.
Sources of news
Such as televisions, radio, press release, press conference, newspapers, press interviews, institutions such as hospitals, schools, colleges, police stations etc. These are the news sources which are prominent in today's time: Radio: It is an audio medium used by many in today's time.
Purpose of news
Most people agree that the purpose of the news media - newspapers, magazines, radio and television - is to inform, to educate and to entertain. However, the purpose of the news itself is to inform and to educate your readers, listeners or viewers.
Types of news
There are three main types of news media:
print media,
broadcast media, and
the Internet.
Purpose of news sites
The mechanism of news sites is very simple, So, you would be having question how they create so much content in a day.
Best news sites in India
1. NDTV News.
2. India Today.
3. The Indian Express.
4. The Hindu.
5. News18.
6. Deccan chronicle.
7. DNA.
8. Firstpost.
9. Bussiness standard.
10. Oneindia.
CMS
Any sort of online publishing nowadays should use a content management system (cms), not least newspapers or magazines. A cms allows you and your staff to post your stories and make changes without having to rely on a third party.
Sites work
Most of the news sites works 24/7.they get the news from reporters/agencies, and they publish it…
Top news sites in the world
1. Yahoo-ABC News Network.
2. CNN.
3. NBC News Digital.
4. Huffington Post.
5. CBS News.
6. USA Today.
7. BuzzFeed.
8. New York Times.
News reports
News reports are found in newspapers and their purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the world around them. News reports have a certain structure that you need to follow. This structure is sometimes called the Inverted Pyramid. News Reports begin with a catchy HEADLINE.
How to Analyze an Article
When you read an article or a news report, find and identify author’s main points and the thesis. Analyze the structure of the article step-by-step as you read.
Inform the reader: look if the article has a clear structure and whether it provides sufficient evidence supported by facts and additional research.
Persuade the reader: look to find if the author has presented logical reasoning and counter-arguments, opposite opinions to persuade someone about particular opinion.
Entertain the reader: see what emotions are caused by the article and how does it personally influence and inspire you.
How to Analyze a News Article
News article has a purpose to inform the audience, it is important to understand that the news reports are time-sensitive and usually relate to particular events and incidents.
Check the headline of the news article and include it in your thesis
Focus on structure, voice of the article, tone, and rhetoric
Examine the structure of the news report to see how much of a personal opinion is included
Look for metaphors, alliterations, and allegories to understand author’s true opinion.
Determine the tone of the article by trying to identify the news report with one word. It can be critical, angry, passionate, satirical or even neutral.
Common content of news site
Weather, News and Forecasts.
An advice column.
Critic reviews of movies, plays, restaurants, etc.
Editorial opinions.
A gossip column.
Comic strips and other entertainment, such as crosswords, sudoku and horoscopes.
A sports column or section.
A humor column or section.
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