Tuesday, September 14, 2010

30 Minute News Assignment

ASSIGNMENT DUE ON FRIDAY:
Watch 30 minutes of the news (write down the show title, channel and time). Write a quick description of the story, the length of the story and which criteria(s) of newsworthiness apply (unusual, timeliness, proximity, significance, prominence, human interest). This assignment is due at the beginning of the hour on Friday, September 17.

Kare 11 News
Channel 11, 10:00 PM

The pay gap between men and women has shrunk. Men are losing more jobs and are having to take lower paying jobs. 10:00 - 10:03 Proximity

1 in 7 Americans are in poverty in the U.S. More people are required to seek assistance for food than ever before. 10:03 - 10:04 Proximity

Woman is in jail for binding her childrens' hands and feet, 30 seconds Unusualness

Man is in jail for providing alcohol to 3 minors, 30 seconds.Unusualness

Service held for a man who was gunned down after posting an ad on Craig's List to sell his car. Suspect wanted to steal the parts. 10:05 - 10:06 Significance

St. Francis school district could possibly be putting up ads on some school lockers to bring in more money. 10:06 - 10:07 Human Interest

Tom Horner layed out a new jobs plan 10:07 - 10:08 Prominence

I-94 right lane was supposed to be changed into an exit only lane, but won't be changed until Saturday because of the rain. 10:08 - 10:09 Proximity

Commercial 10:09 - 10:12

Minnesota reality TV guy hosted a viewing party for the first episode of The Apprentice that he is a contestant on. 10:12 - 10:15 Human Interest

4 years ago today, an F2 tornado struck Rogers, MN and killed a little girl. 10:15 - 10:16 Significance

Spotty colors for fall in northwestern part of Minnesota. 10:16 - 10:17 Proximity

Weather. Going to be a nice weekend with an average temperature of 70 degrees. 10:17 - 10:19. Timeliness

Commercial 10:19 - 10: 23

Twins are playing well. Have scored 27 runs in 3 games. Were currently leading in the ninth inning 8-5. 10:23 - 10:26 Prominence

High school Prep Football scores and game highlights. 10:26 - 10:28 Timeliness

Home opener for the Vikings against Miami. 10:28 - 10:30 Proximity

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