The Decision to Use Any Part of a News Release

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Multiple Choice

The decision to use any part of a news release at all is based on an editor's judgment of its news value,which is based on the information's ________.

• A)timeliness
• B)proximity
• C)impact
• D)human interest
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Transgenic Salmon

Genetically modified salmon that have been altered to grow faster than wild-type salmon, often involving the insertion of growth hormone genes from other fishes.

Salmon Farms

Aquaculture operations specifically aimed at breeding and raising salmon in controlled environments for commercial purposes.

Pollution

The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, resulting in negative effects on living organisms and the natural ecosystem.

Transgenic Crops

Crops that have been genetically modified to express a gene from another species, conferring beneficial traits such as pest resistance or increased yield.