What is Newsworthy?

Nazi Rally Meets Heavy Security

Timing-(4/4) The timing on this article is perfect as it is just happening and the public will be having a lot of questions on this topic after seeing countless stories of it on the news.

Significance-(4/4) The significance of this article is to give the audience a better understanding of what is going on which they did very well and in detail.

Proximity- (4/4) As I read this article, it felt very close to home because of it happening in the country beside the one I live in.

Prominence- (2/4) Although there was a man mentioned that was in the military that gave it a bit of publicity, there weren't many famous individuals that sparked up the news article so for that reason alone, people would not find it as interesting.

Human interest- (4/4) I think this topic would create a lot of interest and although it may be mostly disruptiveness because of the strong opposing opinions this topic seems to have, it would draw a lot of attention.

Final Newsworthy Mark- 18/20

https://news.vice.com/story/nazi-white-lives-matter-march-thwarted-by-heavy-security

North Americas First Legal Drug Inhalation Site Set to Open in Alberta

Timing-(4/4) This is the perfect time for this article and the things it pertains because as the time goes on, drugs become more harmful and people need to have ways to save lives even if it is their fault.

Significance-(3/4) The significance of this article is sometimes scattered but still allows readers to fully understand its purpose in writing it.

Proximity- (3/4) The reason I did not give it full marks was because of the isolation of the one place it talked about having it. Even with that though, everyone is able to have it feel close from home from their own personal experiences.

Prominence- (2/4) There were not any famous individuals in this article or any specific people mentioned so they struggled a bit in this department.

Human interest- (2/4) I did find this article fairly interesting but I do believe there could have been some things in it to spice it up and it had more potential.

Final Newsworthy Mark- 14/20

https://news.vice.com/story/north-americas-first-legal-drug-inhalation-site-set-to-open-in-alberta

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