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Appendix B - Quality Grading Criteria and Value Codes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2012

Tom Rosenstiel ,
Marion Just ,
Todd Belt ,
Atiba Pertilla ,
Walter Dean  and
Dante Chinni
Tom Rosenstiel
Affiliation:
Project for Excellence in Journalism, Washington D.C.
Marion Just
Affiliation:
Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Todd Belt
Affiliation:
University of Hawaii, Hilo
Walter Dean
Affiliation:
Project for Excellence in Journalism, Washington D.C.
Dante Chinni
Affiliation:
Project for Excellence in Journalism, Washington D.C.
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Summary

Significance

Designates the extent to which the story focuses on in-depth issues.

Journalistic Enterprise

Designates the method used in gathering the news story.

Balanced Sourcing

Designates number of sources provided in story.

Balanced Viewpoints

Designates number of viewpoints provided in story.

Authoritativeness

Designates the credibility of each story via inclusion of relevant and expert sources.

Community Relevance

Designates the effort of the news organization to present story as relevant to the audience.

Sensationalism

Designates type of use of video or still visuals in the story. Note: Higher values indicate less sensationalism.

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We Interrupt This Newscast
How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too
 , pp. 193 - 195
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2007

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