I have recorded and edited my Preliminary Task. Here it is!
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Local News Story 6
How Chigwell teen survived brain haemorrhage to play football for Air Cadets
Who - 17 year old Dylan Snow
What - He has been picked to play for a Football team a year after suffering a brain haemorrhage
Where - Chigwell
When - The exact date is unknown
Why - Because he made a full recovery, and deserved his place
This is a Local News Story as it happened in Chigwell, East London. This story has the news value 'Familiarity', as it happened in Chigwell, in East London. It has 'Impact', as I too am 17 years old, and enjoy football, so it shows how lucky we are to stay healthy. Also, I have lost a relative to a brain haemorrhage, so can understand the pain his family went through. This story has 'Surprise', as it is very rare for someone to fully recover from a brain haemorrhage, and play football. This has 'Personalisation', as it is a human interest story, and is a feel good story. This has 'Balance', as it is a story that could be used at the end of a news bulletin, as it has a happy ending to a long, and tough saga.
Who - 17 year old Dylan Snow
What - He has been picked to play for a Football team a year after suffering a brain haemorrhage
Where - Chigwell
When - The exact date is unknown
Why - Because he made a full recovery, and deserved his place
This is a Local News Story as it happened in Chigwell, East London. This story has the news value 'Familiarity', as it happened in Chigwell, in East London. It has 'Impact', as I too am 17 years old, and enjoy football, so it shows how lucky we are to stay healthy. Also, I have lost a relative to a brain haemorrhage, so can understand the pain his family went through. This story has 'Surprise', as it is very rare for someone to fully recover from a brain haemorrhage, and play football. This has 'Personalisation', as it is a human interest story, and is a feel good story. This has 'Balance', as it is a story that could be used at the end of a news bulletin, as it has a happy ending to a long, and tough saga.
Local News Story 5
Remembrance Day: Sun shines on Ilford War Memorial service
Who - Those that sacrificed their life for their country
What - A Memorial service in Ilford was conducted to remember the lives of those who died for their country
Where - In Ilford
When - Sunday 10th November 2013
Why - Because it was Remembrance Sunday
This is a Local News Story because it is held in Ilford, in East London. This story contains the news value 'Familiarity', because it occurred in an area geographically close to us (Ilford). It has 'Amplitude', as there was an open memorial where a lot of people came to honour the dead. This has 'Frequency', because it happens every year, on the same date (10/11/13). This has 'Impact', because the people who we honour, died for our country, and died for us to live in relative peace, and it is very likely that a relative died in a war, or at least participated in one. This has 'Predictability', as we knew it was going to happen, as it happens every year. This has 'Personalisation', as it highlights how our country, and its people have come through difficult times, and how we don't forget those who fought and died for our country. This has 'Balance', because it represents the good of people to take their time to remember.
Who - Those that sacrificed their life for their country
What - A Memorial service in Ilford was conducted to remember the lives of those who died for their country
Where - In Ilford
When - Sunday 10th November 2013
Why - Because it was Remembrance Sunday
This is a Local News Story because it is held in Ilford, in East London. This story contains the news value 'Familiarity', because it occurred in an area geographically close to us (Ilford). It has 'Amplitude', as there was an open memorial where a lot of people came to honour the dead. This has 'Frequency', because it happens every year, on the same date (10/11/13). This has 'Impact', because the people who we honour, died for our country, and died for us to live in relative peace, and it is very likely that a relative died in a war, or at least participated in one. This has 'Predictability', as we knew it was going to happen, as it happens every year. This has 'Personalisation', as it highlights how our country, and its people have come through difficult times, and how we don't forget those who fought and died for our country. This has 'Balance', because it represents the good of people to take their time to remember.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Local News Story 4
Chelsea fan's 20-minute Mourinho encounter
Who - A Chelsea fan, Sean Buxton
What - A Chelsea fan sat next to Jose Mourinho after he was sent to the stands, and took a picture with him
Where - At Stamford Bridge
When - Saturday 19th October
Why - Because Jose Mourinho was angry at the refereeing display
This is a local news story because the Chelsea fan is from Essex. This story has the news value 'Familiarity', as the fan is from Essex and it happened at Stamford Bridge in London. It has the news value 'Surprise', as it was an unexpected event, as it does not happen often. It has the news value 'Elite People', as it is about Jose Mourinho, who is the Chelsea manager.
Who - A Chelsea fan, Sean Buxton
What - A Chelsea fan sat next to Jose Mourinho after he was sent to the stands, and took a picture with him
Where - At Stamford Bridge
When - Saturday 19th October
Why - Because Jose Mourinho was angry at the refereeing display
This is a local news story because the Chelsea fan is from Essex. This story has the news value 'Familiarity', as the fan is from Essex and it happened at Stamford Bridge in London. It has the news value 'Surprise', as it was an unexpected event, as it does not happen often. It has the news value 'Elite People', as it is about Jose Mourinho, who is the Chelsea manager.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Local News Story 3
Local boy 'improving' after bin bonfire
Who - A boy from Lincoln
What - A boy from Lincoln is recovering from his burn injuries from a bin bonfire
Where - In a garden at a house in Roman Pavement
When - at 10pm on Sunday 20th October
Why - Because 5 boys used an accelerant in order to start a bonfire and it got out of hand
This is a Local News Story because it is about a boy from Lincoln, and does not include anyone else from any other area. This story has the news value 'Impact', as it happened to a young child, and it makes you feel very sad because something like this could happen to anyone, but happy that he is recovering. This story has 'Continuity', as it continues on from the story of the boy from Lincoln getting burns on Sunday. This has 'Personalisation' because it is about a 14 year old boy who got burnt, and is therefore a human interest story. This has the news value 'Balance', as it is a good story that could be used to make up for a number of bad stories on the news.
Who - A boy from Lincoln
What - A boy from Lincoln is recovering from his burn injuries from a bin bonfire
Where - In a garden at a house in Roman Pavement
When - at 10pm on Sunday 20th October
Why - Because 5 boys used an accelerant in order to start a bonfire and it got out of hand
This is a Local News Story because it is about a boy from Lincoln, and does not include anyone else from any other area. This story has the news value 'Impact', as it happened to a young child, and it makes you feel very sad because something like this could happen to anyone, but happy that he is recovering. This story has 'Continuity', as it continues on from the story of the boy from Lincoln getting burns on Sunday. This has 'Personalisation' because it is about a 14 year old boy who got burnt, and is therefore a human interest story. This has the news value 'Balance', as it is a good story that could be used to make up for a number of bad stories on the news.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Local News Story 2
Yorkshire Marathon: Runners take part in inaugral race
Who - Jane Tomlinson
What - More than 6000 runners ran the inaugural Yorkshire Marathon that was set up by Jane Tomlinson's charity 'Run For All' in her memory, after she died of cancer in 2007
Where - York and North Yorkshire
When - Sunday 19th October
Why - To support the 'Run For All' charity, and to remember Jane Tomlinson.
This is a Local News Story because it happened in York and North Yorkshire, and did not effect anyone outside. This story has the news value 'Immediacy', as it only occurred yesterday, on the 19th October 2013, and could be considered as breaking news seeing as the marathon was set up in memory of Jane Tomlinson, a woman who died of cancer in 2007. This story has 'Amplitude', as more than 6000 runners took part in the race. This story has 'Impact', as cancer is likely to effect someone we know well, and therefore an event like this shows compassion and support from people who didn't even know Jane Tomlinson. This story has 'Personalisation', as it is a human interest story, seeing as so many people ran for charity in memory of Jane Tomlinson. This story has the news value 'Balance', as it is a feel good story to show that there are wonderful people in the world, and therefore could be used to Balance other negative stories.
Who - Jane Tomlinson
What - More than 6000 runners ran the inaugural Yorkshire Marathon that was set up by Jane Tomlinson's charity 'Run For All' in her memory, after she died of cancer in 2007
Where - York and North Yorkshire
When - Sunday 19th October
Why - To support the 'Run For All' charity, and to remember Jane Tomlinson.
This is a Local News Story because it happened in York and North Yorkshire, and did not effect anyone outside. This story has the news value 'Immediacy', as it only occurred yesterday, on the 19th October 2013, and could be considered as breaking news seeing as the marathon was set up in memory of Jane Tomlinson, a woman who died of cancer in 2007. This story has 'Amplitude', as more than 6000 runners took part in the race. This story has 'Impact', as cancer is likely to effect someone we know well, and therefore an event like this shows compassion and support from people who didn't even know Jane Tomlinson. This story has 'Personalisation', as it is a human interest story, seeing as so many people ran for charity in memory of Jane Tomlinson. This story has the news value 'Balance', as it is a feel good story to show that there are wonderful people in the world, and therefore could be used to Balance other negative stories.
Local News Story 1
Slang banned from Croydon school to improve student speech
Who - Croydon School
What - They have banned their students from using slang words
Where - At Croydon School in South London
When - This week
Why - In order to improve student speech
This is a Local news story as the story specifically applies to students of Croydon School, and people living in that area that may send their children to that school. This news story has the news value 'Familiarity', as the story occurs in Croydon, in South London. This story has the news value 'Amplitude', as it effects a huge amount of people who go to this school. This story has 'Impact', as it has an effect on people who went to school and didn't have rules like these implemented. It has the news value 'Surprise', as it is unusual for a school to ban particular words and lingo.
Who - Croydon School
What - They have banned their students from using slang words
Where - At Croydon School in South London
When - This week
Why - In order to improve student speech
This is a Local news story as the story specifically applies to students of Croydon School, and people living in that area that may send their children to that school. This news story has the news value 'Familiarity', as the story occurs in Croydon, in South London. This story has the news value 'Amplitude', as it effects a huge amount of people who go to this school. This story has 'Impact', as it has an effect on people who went to school and didn't have rules like these implemented. It has the news value 'Surprise', as it is unusual for a school to ban particular words and lingo.
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Local News Stories
I am now going to look at various different types of Local News Stories. These differ from International News Stories because they are set in certain areas, and do not apply to the wider population. These are important because, despite the type of stories being different, they show how similar the style of the news is, despite the different audience.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
International News Story 6
Care inspector could use hidden cameras
Who - Adult social care chief inspector Andrea Sutcliffe
What - She said she wanted to explore the role techniques such as using hidden cameras could play in uncovering abuse and neglect.
Where - It is not known
When - This week
Why - Because action needs to be taken on the poor quality of care in care homes and domiciliary care around the country
This is an International News Story because it applies to people in care homes and domiciliary care around the country. This story contains the news value 'Immediacy', as Andre Sutcliffe made the statement recently. It includes 'Familiarity', as it is about care homes in England. It includes 'Amplitude', as it affects thousands of people around the country. It has 'Impact', because it affects a lot of people, as it is likely that everyone has a family member in a care home, or under some sort of care. This story contains 'Conflict, as some people believe it is not right to use techniques such as hidden cameras, as it is unethical and breaches personal space.
Who - Adult social care chief inspector Andrea Sutcliffe
What - She said she wanted to explore the role techniques such as using hidden cameras could play in uncovering abuse and neglect.
Where - It is not known
When - This week
Why - Because action needs to be taken on the poor quality of care in care homes and domiciliary care around the country
This is an International News Story because it applies to people in care homes and domiciliary care around the country. This story contains the news value 'Immediacy', as Andre Sutcliffe made the statement recently. It includes 'Familiarity', as it is about care homes in England. It includes 'Amplitude', as it affects thousands of people around the country. It has 'Impact', because it affects a lot of people, as it is likely that everyone has a family member in a care home, or under some sort of care. This story contains 'Conflict, as some people believe it is not right to use techniques such as hidden cameras, as it is unethical and breaches personal space.
International News Story 5
Madeleine McCann: Crimewatch response overwhelming
Who - Madeleine McCann
What - Police said there was an 'overwhelming response' to an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Where - Portugal
When - Today, Tuesday 15th October
Why - Because Crimewatch made an appeal to people to help find out what they can about her kidnapping.
This is an International news story because it is about the Police in Portugal responding to the kidnapping of an English girl, which happened overseas. This news story includes the news value 'Immediacy', as the Police only issued a statement today. It includes 'Continuity', as it is about the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann, which happened nearly 7 years ago.
Who - Madeleine McCann
What - Police said there was an 'overwhelming response' to an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Where - Portugal
When - Today, Tuesday 15th October
Why - Because Crimewatch made an appeal to people to help find out what they can about her kidnapping.
This is an International news story because it is about the Police in Portugal responding to the kidnapping of an English girl, which happened overseas. This news story includes the news value 'Immediacy', as the Police only issued a statement today. It includes 'Continuity', as it is about the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann, which happened nearly 7 years ago.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
International News Story 4
Wenger defends Wilshere's England comments
Who - Arsene Wenger
What - He defended Jack Wilshere's comments about who should be allowed to play for the national team
Where - At the launch of the Four Four Jew Exhibition at the Jewish Museum in London
When - Wednesday 9th October
Why - Because he was questioned about it as Wilshere is his player
This story is an International news story because it is about the England National Team, and how you can become eligible to play for your country. This news story has 'Immediacy', as it only happened yesterday. This story has 'Familiarity' because the Jewish Museum is in North London and is near to where I live. This story has 'Predictability', as it is unsurprising that Arsene Wenger has backed the comments of a player who plays for his team. This story has 'Continuity', as Wenger's comments only adds to the debate as to whether people born outside England should be allowed to play for England. This has 'Elite People', as Arsene Wenger is a famous football manager, known around the world.
Who - Arsene Wenger
What - He defended Jack Wilshere's comments about who should be allowed to play for the national team
Where - At the launch of the Four Four Jew Exhibition at the Jewish Museum in London
When - Wednesday 9th October
Why - Because he was questioned about it as Wilshere is his player
This story is an International news story because it is about the England National Team, and how you can become eligible to play for your country. This news story has 'Immediacy', as it only happened yesterday. This story has 'Familiarity' because the Jewish Museum is in North London and is near to where I live. This story has 'Predictability', as it is unsurprising that Arsene Wenger has backed the comments of a player who plays for his team. This story has 'Continuity', as Wenger's comments only adds to the debate as to whether people born outside England should be allowed to play for England. This has 'Elite People', as Arsene Wenger is a famous football manager, known around the world.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
International News Story 3
Higgs boson scientists win Nobel Prize in physics
Who - Peter Higgs and Francois Englert
What - They won the Nobel Prize in physics
Where - Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
When - This week
Why - Because the Nobel Prize is an annual award which is given to those who deserve it
This story is an International news story as it is a worldwide award that was staged in Sweden. In this story, it has the news value 'Immediacy' because it happened very recently. This story has 'Frequency', as it is an award that is given out every year. This story has 'Elite People' because it is about Peter Higgs and Francois Englert who created the Higgs Boson.
Who - Peter Higgs and Francois Englert
What - They won the Nobel Prize in physics
Where - Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
When - This week
Why - Because the Nobel Prize is an annual award which is given to those who deserve it
This story is an International news story as it is a worldwide award that was staged in Sweden. In this story, it has the news value 'Immediacy' because it happened very recently. This story has 'Frequency', as it is an award that is given out every year. This story has 'Elite People' because it is about Peter Higgs and Francois Englert who created the Higgs Boson.
Monday, 7 October 2013
International News Story 2
Haim beat Justin Timberlake to top UK album chart
Who - Haim
What - They beat Justin Timberlake to Number 1 in the UK album chart
Where - UK album chart
When - This week
Why - Because it was a very close race for top spot
This is an international story because it has been caused by the general public in the UK who have bought Haim's album. This story has the news value 'Immediacy', as it has happened recently as it was only announced this week. It has 'Familiarity' as it applies to us in the UK. It has 'Frequency', as the album chart changes often, and announced weekly. The story contains 'Elite People', as Haim are a well-known band around the world, as is Justin Timberlake.
What - They beat Justin Timberlake to Number 1 in the UK album chart
Where - UK album chart
When - This week
Why - Because it was a very close race for top spot
This is an international story because it has been caused by the general public in the UK who have bought Haim's album. This story has the news value 'Immediacy', as it has happened recently as it was only announced this week. It has 'Familiarity' as it applies to us in the UK. It has 'Frequency', as the album chart changes often, and announced weekly. The story contains 'Elite People', as Haim are a well-known band around the world, as is Justin Timberlake.
International News Story 1
US commando raids: Kerry defends al-Liby capture
Who - John Kerry
What - He made comments about Al-Qaeda leader Anas al-Liby
Where - At an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit in Indonesia
When - After an attack on Libya
Why - Because he was forced to defend the capture.
This story is an International story as it is about the USA and Libya. This story contains the news value 'Immediacy' as it happened recently. This story also contains 'Continuity', as it is part of an ongoing story about the capture of the Al-Qaeda leader Anas al-Liby. It contains 'Conflict', as there is an ongoing disagreement and battle between Al-Qaeda and USA because al-Liby is suspected to be behind an attack on the US embassy in Africa in 1998. It also includes 'Elite People', as John Kerry is the US Secretary of State, and is known worldwide.
Who - John Kerry
What - He made comments about Al-Qaeda leader Anas al-Liby
Where - At an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit in Indonesia
When - After an attack on Libya
Why - Because he was forced to defend the capture.
This story is an International story as it is about the USA and Libya. This story contains the news value 'Immediacy' as it happened recently. This story also contains 'Continuity', as it is part of an ongoing story about the capture of the Al-Qaeda leader Anas al-Liby. It contains 'Conflict', as there is an ongoing disagreement and battle between Al-Qaeda and USA because al-Liby is suspected to be behind an attack on the US embassy in Africa in 1998. It also includes 'Elite People', as John Kerry is the US Secretary of State, and is known worldwide.
Introduction to News Stories
I will be looking at various different news stories that are both International, and Local. I will also include different type of stories, for example, disaster, celebrity, education, sport etc. I will analyse these news stories and look at whether it includes the 5 W's, and how many news values it includes.
These news stories will help me when it comes to producing my own news bulletin because it will give me the necessary understanding to create my own, realistic news stories, that will add a key component to my radio show.
These news stories will help me when it comes to producing my own news bulletin because it will give me the necessary understanding to create my own, realistic news stories, that will add a key component to my radio show.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Notes
Jingle - Indie Rock CD Track 3
Things to include:
Stories about racism, drugs tests, fights, footballer scandals etc.
Things to include:
Stories about racism, drugs tests, fights, footballer scandals etc.
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