News has many types. Some are about crimes and money, others are about everyday events. Then there are human interest stories, which deal with events that happen to most people. News can also have a political slant to it. And finally, there are the self-interests of journalists. Let’s discuss these topics to understand how news is produced and distributed.
Crime and money make news
Most people enjoy reading about crimes, particularly those that involve large sums of money. However, not all crimes are worth the attention of the media. The newsworthy ones are often those involving high-profile criminals or those that are repeated. In addition, a crime involving a large sum of money is likely to get more attention than an ordinary robbery.
The number of violent incidents in the news has increased and the attention given to serious crimes is much higher than that given to minor stories. Moreover, many news articles and TV shows are devoted to local events and issues. Meanwhile, many women watch the news just for the scandals. While there are several reasons behind the increase in crime coverage, attention is probably the main factor.
Human interest stories deal with usual events
Human interest stories are not just news segments or articles in newspapers, but also come in a variety of other formats. They are not restricted to a particular time period and may be the result of an interview with the person who was affected or the creation of a report. For instance, a murder, an accident, a robbery, a natural disaster, or a new product may be the focus of a human interest story.
Human interest stories often stir an emotional reaction from the audience. Examples include a dying child receiving an organ from a stranger, a family reunited after decades of separation, or a man being saved by strangers during the 2015 Tamil Nadu floods, which saw some of the heaviest rainfall in a century. Pictures of strangers forming a human chain to save a drowning man went viral, bringing worldwide attention. Other stories are less dramatic, but still touch the hearts of the public.
Politics
Politics is the study of groups, how they make decisions, and power relations. It is a branch of social science that focuses on government. Politics is a vast subject, and many people are interested in learning more about it. It is also a great way to understand the world. Let’s take a closer look.
The field of Politics is interdisciplinary, and many faculty members are affiliated with other departments. In Princeton, faculty members are involved with the Program in Political Philosophy, the University Center for Human Values, and several other units and colleges within Princeton University. These faculty members work closely with other colleagues in the empirical subfields of politics. They also work with students from other departments and units.
Self-interest of journalists
One of the most controversial questions facing the media today concerns the self-interest of journalists. Some claim that journalists often compromise their ethics in the interest of the public good. Nevertheless, Shourie argues that this is not the case. The self-interest of journalists is often contradictory to the public good. Journalists often have a conflict of interest when they are trying to get the scoop on a story.
Self-interest is a major source of journalistic inaccuracy. It can lead to overly-elaborated stories, over-exaggerated costs, and diminished public interest. Journalists must constantly juggle these competing interests.
Impact of news stories
Using data to measure the impact of news stories is a key component of journalism. There are a number of different ways to measure impact, including analyzing social media data. Some of these metrics are easily available online, while others are difficult to interpret. Ultimately, the goal is to measure the overall impact of news stories, not just specific individual stories.
One way to measure the impact of news stories is to measure their reach. In the days before the internet, journalists did not have a way to track the impact of their stories after they were published. This has changed, and now journalists can easily track how news stories fared in social media.