a) List the stories that were covered, and in what order they were presented;
Baby died as a result of doctors unprofessionalism
Five children were adopted by a criminal
Russians were caught selling illegal weapons in Nigeria
Ukrainian oppositioner crossed the border
Bombing in Osetia
Russian politicians unhappy with someone's claims (another russian politician)
Spacecraft with a russian astronaut
Earthquake in Lorca
Upcoming presidential debate in the USA
Economic Crisis
A guy that takes his dog and films how the dog does human stuff
Weather
b) Comment on the scope: which news story received the most attention? Which on the least?
The story that received most attention was related to an adoption scandal. Basically, a family adopted 5 children from an orphanage and yesterday the police found out that one of the guardians sat in prison for three times- for murder, rape and thievery. This puts in question the entire system. In other words, for foreigners to adopt Russian children is almost impossible. Where, apparently, in Russia, even criminals- rapists and murderers can adopt.
c) Choose one story, and pay attention to the structure. What does it include? A lead-in? Live interview? Expert analysis or commentary? Visuals or graphics?
One of the stories was about Russians selling weapons in Nigeria. There was a slight hook but it seemed as if the news tried to ignore the story. The host first said where, when, how and why everything was happening and then added the possible consequences of the crime.
One of the stories was about Russians selling weapons in Nigeria. There was a slight hook but it seemed as if the news tried to ignore the story. The host first said where, when, how and why everything was happening and then added the possible consequences of the crime.
It felt as if the news tried to leave the story out. It was extremely short and the host tried to get over it as fast as possible. Instead of judging the people who were selling illegal weapons, they barely spoke about the crime and mostly about how the Nigerian government is judging Russians.
e)Evaluate one story in the newscast. , and pay attention to the statement and slant. Neutral? Positive? Negative? Evaluate the story according to its objectivity.
One of the stories was about a new born baby who died as a result of doctors putting too much light in his bed. He got a skin disease and unfortunately perished. The news spoke very negatively about the happening and said that we must reform the hospitals and look for doctors that are more qualified because it isn't the first time this has happened.
f) Lastly, pay attention to the sponsors. What does this say about the particular viewing audience demographic?
Most of the sponsors were advertising tea, soda, McDonalds and a shop. This suggests that they are probably trying to address the people living in cities but at the same time they aim at villagers too because a few of the advertisements were about insurance, adoption and a governmental telephone company.
One of the stories was about a new born baby who died as a result of doctors putting too much light in his bed. He got a skin disease and unfortunately perished. The news spoke very negatively about the happening and said that we must reform the hospitals and look for doctors that are more qualified because it isn't the first time this has happened.
f) Lastly, pay attention to the sponsors. What does this say about the particular viewing audience demographic?
Most of the sponsors were advertising tea, soda, McDonalds and a shop. This suggests that they are probably trying to address the people living in cities but at the same time they aim at villagers too because a few of the advertisements were about insurance, adoption and a governmental telephone company.
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