Anth/Soc 345: Media, Politics and Propaganda

Winter 2011

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What makes a great news story (from Age of Propaganda)?

 

  1. New and timely
  2. Involves conflict or scandal
  3. Concern strange and unusual happenings
  4. Happen to familiar and/or famous people (celebrities in Haiti, anyone??)
  5. Simple to convey in a short space or time
  6. Contains visual elements
  7. Fit a theme that is currently prominent (like, say . . . pirates??)
  8. Similar to no. 7, fits a story narrative (for example,

 

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