DEFINITIONS OF NEWS
DEFINITION OF NEWS 1. News is an information about recent events or developments that have occurred within a relatively short timeframe. Reference: Kovach, B., & Rosenstiel, T. (2001). The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect 2. News is a content that is significant or important to the audience, addressing their interests, needs, or concerns. Reference: McQuail, D. (2005). *McQuail's Mass Communication Theory*. 3. News informs the audience about events or issues that have a direct or indirect influence on individuals, communities, or society as a whole. Reference: Shoemaker, P. J., & Reese, S. D. (2013). *Mediating the Message in the 21st Century: A Media Sociology Perspective*. 4.News is an information that is geographically close to the audience, affecting them directly or indirectly due to its proximity. Reference: Galtung, J., & Ruge, M. H. (1965). *The Structure of Foreign News: The Presentation of the ...