2. Getting the
Information
It is wise to collect information prior to create a
news story. Collecting information can be a difficult
task, as it may require secondary or primary
research.
With secondary research the information gathered
must be true and not a hoax.
With primary research gathering information takes a
long time and is difficult.
The aim is to inform your audience this should be
done through various evidence, detail and sources.
3. The Interview
Stage
• When conducting an interview you must be aware of
the questions you are asking.
• Are you being ethical?What precautions are you
taking?Are there any risks?
• It is significant to be aware of the audience and if they
may benefit from the information gathered.What do
you want your audience to know?
• It is crucial to be organised.
• If interviews doesn't go so well or if there are problems
it is important to have a contingency, so that there is a
back-up idea.
4. Being Bold &
Brave • To truly capture the essence of a story and provide the
best for their audience: many journalists risk their lives
to go and capture footage and gain information of their
news stories. For example some journalists travel to
war zones to get information.
• You shouldn't be afraid to get the information you
need. (Although there are some limitations).
• As a journalist you are completely entitled to take
pictures and report a major scene… I mean we do live
in a country where we have the right to our freedom of
speech.
Illustration of 1984 novel by George Orwell
(freedom)
5. Consider News
Values
• Consider:
Time
Proximity
Importance
Human Interest
Is it bizarre?
Is it interesting?
• People love a captivating story whether it be about
gossip or about the recent political disaster.
• Create a story that persuades the audience to want to:
Fight back/argue
Agree/disagree
6. Nowadays…
• It is now easier to create news.
• Digitalisation and convergence: we can create news
content and capture news content all from the safety
and privacy of our mobile phones (even as I speak).
• We are able to gather news fromVARIOUS different
websites and blogs and using these puts us journalists
at an advantage to publish our creativity online where
BILLIONS of people have accessWORLDWIDE.
• Anyone, everyone, anyone can become a journalist and
express their opinions and belief!
