Student Pseudonym name: Ki

Date: October 18, 2023

Session material: Understanding News Values and Elements

Learning Log
Number
of the Topic of the Example taken from
Source Vocabulary usage Grammar
meeting meeting the text
task
Meet 3 Understanding Lecturer’s (n.) Proximity /prä k Real-life examples Present tense
News Values note ˈsimədē/ = of proximity as a
and Elements Kedekatan news value.
Nearness in space,
time, or relationship.

(n.) The news story with Present tense

Contemporary /kən a contemporary
ˈtempəˌrerē/ = angle received a lot
Kontemporer of attention from
Belonging to or the audience.
occurring in the
present.

(n.) Policy /ˈpä ləsē/ How significant Present tense

= Kebijakan stories shape public
A course or principle perception and
of action adopted or policy.
proposed by a
government, party,
business, or
individual.

(adj.) Illustrative /i Illustrative cases of Present tense

ˈləstrədiv, ˈilə prominence as a
ˌstrā div/ = Ilustratif news value were
Serving as an used by the
 example or presenter to explain
explanation. the concept to the
audience.
(n.) Coverage How timeliness Present tense
/ˈkəv(ə)rij/ = influences news
Liputan coverage and
The extent to which consumer interest
something deals
with or applies to
something else.

Summary
The proposed course, titled " Understanding News Values and Elements” is to explore the
significance of understanding news values and elements in journalism. It aims to discuss the key
principles guiding news selection and reporting, including news values and elements, and to provide
examples and explanations of how these values and elements influence news coverage and consumer
interest. Additionally, the course encourages applying this knowledge when consuming or creating
news. The key principles are guiding news selection and reporting, including values like timeliness,
proximity, significance, prominence, conflict, human interest, and currency. It explains how these
values influence news coverage and consumer interest, providing examples for each. Additionally, it
delves into news elements such as headlines, leads, body, quotes, images, and sources, emphasizing
their interconnectedness with news values. The presentation encourages applying this knowledge
when consuming or creating news.

Reflection
Reflecting on my journey in learning news writing, I've come to appreciate the power of concise,
informative, and unbiased communication. This skill demands a keen eye for detail, a knock for
storytelling, and a commitment to truth. I've learned the significance of thorough research and
responsible reporting. Every article is an opportunity to inform and shape opinions. It's been an
exercise in objectivity, highlighting the importance of presenting facts without bias. As I continue to
hone this craft, I'm reminded of the crucial role of journalism in society. News writing isn't just about
words; it's about delivering the truth, holding the powerful accountable, and fostering an informed
citizenry.

Learning Strategy
 For the learning strategy, first, I seek out the materials that already given by our lecturer. While
the lecturer in the middle of presenting the materials, I read it side-by-side in class meeting. Secondly,
while listening the explanation, I write the small notes for definition of subject that I don’t
understand. Then, if I miss an explanation that is being explained by the lecturer or don't have time to
write a small note, I take a few of screenshots/picture of the presentation to make it easier or use
audio recorder.