When Two Journalists Have Compelling News Stories, the Editor Must

question 60

Multiple Choice

When two journalists have compelling news stories, the editor must decide which article to put more emphasis on within the newspaper. An editor will most likely choose an article based on the timing, writing skill of the journalist, and compelling narrative to present events and issues. According to the text, what term best describes the newsworthiness of a media report?

• A) dominant values
• B) symbolic values
• C) news values
• D) personal values

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Definitions:

Broad Absorption

In spectroscopy, it indicates a wide range of wavelengths over which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation.

IR Absorption

A technique used to identify and study chemicals by measuring the absorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used for identifying and studying chemicals by analyzing the infrared light absorbed, emitted, or scattered by the sample.

O-H Stretch

A vibrational mode in infrared spectroscopy indicating the presence of an O-H bond, useful in identifying alcohols, phenols, and acids.