What is newsworthy

Timing:  This story was published on October 17^th.

Significance: There is a high significance to this story, because the dog is known worldwide for trying to save these girls.

Proximity: There is no proximity to this story because it happened in the Philippines.

Prominence: There wasn’t a lot of coverage on this dog until it happened. Now the dog is known worldwide.

Human Interest: People are very interested in this story. There is a lot of emotion because a DOG saved two children and almost died doing it.

timing: 2/4

significance: 4/4

proximity:  0/4

prominence: 2/4

human interest: 4/4

12/20

Timing: This story was published October 17^th.

Significance:  There is a decently high significance to this story because it is all about “Flava Flav” and he is famous.

Proximity: Theres not a lot of proximity, because it is based in Las Vegas.

Prominence: There is a little prominence in this story because the guy that it is about is quite famous.

Human Interest: There is a little human interest in this story, more so if you are familiar with the man that it is about.

Timing: 2/4

Significance: 3/4

Proximity: 2/4

Prominence: 2/4

Human interest: ¾

Timing:  This story was published on November 14^th.

Significance: There is not a high significance in this story, We only get a name.

Proximity: There has a little proximity because it happened in Ottawa

Prominence: There wasn’t barely any coverage on this story.

Human Interest: People are somewhat interested

timing: 3/4

significance: 0/4

proximity:  2/4

prominence: 1/4

human interest: 2/4

8/20

Timing:  This story was published on November 15^th.

Significance: There is high significance in this story, because it is about a famous person.

Proximity: There is no proximity.

Prominence: There is tons of prominence on this story.

Human Interest: People are extremely interested in hearing news about this specific man.

timing: 3/4

significance: 4/4

proximity:  0/4

prominence: 4/4

human interest: 4/4

16/20