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A story can be made into a news cohen :

  • A.The story is about a celebrity
  • B.The story is from balanced sources
  • C.The story is on a topic of public interest
  • D.The story has quotes

Answer: C

A story becomes news when it is on a topic of public interest.

News values include timeliness, proximity, prominence, impact and human interest, but the basic test is whether the event matters to or interests a large number of readers. ('Cohen' in the stem stands for when.)

A celebrity's involvement (prominence) can add to news value, but a story about a celebrity on a trivial matter may not be news. Balanced sources and quotes are qualities of good news writing, not what makes an event newsworthy.

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