Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Analysis of a News Source 4.1

6pm News 12/3/12, Kare11, Julie Nelson and Randy Shaver

Story 1: Officer killed investigation, Dave Berggren
Story 2: Suspect charged for sexual assault, anchor
Story 3: MN tax reforms, John Croman

Newsworthiness
MN tax reforms

Timing: Recent new but it has been discussed for a long time already
Significance:Very significant as it affects the economic situation in Minnesota
Proximity: The state of Minnesota, important for it's citizens
Prominence: No people mentioned but the topic is very important
Human interest:Minnesotans and, maybe, even other American citizens will be involved because tax reforms may affect them directly.
Oddity/uniqueness: Economy problems are never odd so it's not very unique but people always want to know what's going on.

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