Timing - 3/4
This article has just recently been published but the timing couldn't be any better. With the news speculating around the Mars One plan, the people who volunteer for the trip may be risking their lives.
Significance - 2/4
All though this news article may be popular, it doesn't affect many people. They are only looking for a hand few of people to go to Mars, so the volunteers and their families would be the only ones affected.
Proximity - 1/4
The story affects the entire world, not just Canada. For the Mars One plan, the volunteers could be from anywhere in the world, as long as they realize what is at risk when they agree.
Prominence - 1/4
This article has a great deal of prominence itself, but the overall prominence isn't very high. Although many people have volunteered, their hasn't been anyone famous that people would make a big deal about if they enlisted.
Human Interest - 2/4
This story doesn't have a strong human interest because it really only affects the people that are interested in volunteering.
Total Mark: 9/20
Liverpool beats QPR 3-2 in EPL thriller
Timing - 3/4
This article had been published last Sunday, right after the game came to a close. For people that weren't able to watch the broadcast of the game, this was a good way for them to grab all the news that took place during the matchup.
Significance - 2/4
The article doesn't cover world changing news, but it does cover the closest chance for the biggest Premiere League upset this season. Liverpool had odds of 5/1 for winning the game with ease, but due to the way they played, QPR (Queens Park Rangers) were able to give the Reds a run for their money by scoring 2 goals. QPR's biggest downfall was the fact that their defense had conceded 2 own goals give the Reds a 3-2 win.
Proximity - 3/4
The proximity of this article is actually pretty wide. Even though the English Premiere League takes place in England, there are still fans across the world for various teams. So even though it took place a ways away, it still affects fans worldwide.
Prominence - 4/4
Liverpool are one of the most well known teams in the Premier League alongside Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United. This was a very close game, with the last goal conceded on the last minute of the game. Scoring for Liverpool were Phillip Coutinhio, following 2 own goals. Team captain Steven Gerrard realizes that without their better goal scorer, Daniel Sturridge, is out due to injury, causing the team to work around a new formation to get back on track.
Human Interest - 3/4
This article, believe it or not sparks a lot of human interest because of the really close game. The fact that QPR were able to give Liverpool this hard of a time was hard for even QPR fans to react to.
Total Mark: 15/20
Westjet plane makes emergency landing in Thunder Bay
Timing - 4/4
The timing of this article was right on point because it was published right after the emergency landing was confirmed. Timing is everything in journalism because giving people confirmed crucial information before any other business gives your business a better name.
Significance - 3/4
This article is very significant because people of Thunder Bay would be very eager to hear the full story of what was happening in the area. It also is significant because it draws a lot of attention towards Westjet and their loyalty to keep their passengers safe.
Proximity - 2/4
This event actually hits close to home because even though it does take place in Canada, Thunder Bay isn't that far from New Brunswick. Not much huge news takes place in Canada, so when something like this takes place, it doesn't matter where you're located in Canada, you'll be interested.
Prominence - 2/4
The prominence of this article isn't very strong overall. There wasn't anyone severely famous that was mentioned about in the article. The most attention goes towards Westjet because they are supposed to promise their passengers a safe flight, and if any mistakes happen they must be on the ball to protect that word or their business will fail.
Human Interest - 2/4
This article should spark attention to mostly travellers that fly with Westjet. If you travel with a company, you put all your trust in their business and skill. So when something this huge happens with your company people have to hear positive news because Westjet could lose a lot of business.
Total Mark: 13/20
Timing - 3/4
This is fresh news reported directly after Hurricane Gonzalo struck in London, England. This news was there for anyone interested in visiting London, or for anyone with family in London that may know the women who had passed.
Significance - 2/4
The significance of the storm is fairly higher in London than here. The storm would cause a major impact to daily routine, traveller flights and in this case can even take lives.
Proximity - 1/4
The proximity for this event is very low because it took place almost across the world from us. The affected it had on London is much greater than us, because for us it's just like reading another news article. Since were not familiar with the area it's harder for us to really grasp the severity of the storm.
Prominence - 1/4
As far as the article reads, they only mention this certain women to be killed by the storm. As she wasn't famous, people worldwide weren't affected as much. Although all respect and sympathy goes to the family affected by this tragic storm.
Human Interest - 2/4
This would mostly just spark the attention to those of London and surrounding area, to be updated on this horrible storm. Although people around the world seem to take interest in huge storms or natural disasters which may catch other viewers eyes.
Total Mark: 9/20
This is fresh news reported directly after Hurricane Gonzalo struck in London, England. This news was there for anyone interested in visiting London, or for anyone with family in London that may know the women who had passed.
Significance - 2/4
The significance of the storm is fairly higher in London than here. The storm would cause a major impact to daily routine, traveller flights and in this case can even take lives.
Proximity - 1/4
The proximity for this event is very low because it took place almost across the world from us. The affected it had on London is much greater than us, because for us it's just like reading another news article. Since were not familiar with the area it's harder for us to really grasp the severity of the storm.
Prominence - 1/4
As far as the article reads, they only mention this certain women to be killed by the storm. As she wasn't famous, people worldwide weren't affected as much. Although all respect and sympathy goes to the family affected by this tragic storm.
Human Interest - 2/4
This would mostly just spark the attention to those of London and surrounding area, to be updated on this horrible storm. Although people around the world seem to take interest in huge storms or natural disasters which may catch other viewers eyes.
Total Mark: 9/20
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