Sunday, 5 October 2014

National News Analysis 10 - Environment

This article is about an organism invading British waterways.




5 W's:

Who: Scientists 
What: Warned about invasive species invading British waterways.
When: Weeks ago.
Where: River near London.
Why: Because of canal construction which has helped them move outside their range.

News Values:

Familiarity: Located in British waterways.
Amplitude: Blocks water pipes and alters the food chain in British rivers.
Impact: Effects our water supply which causes many problems and causes economic impact.
Surprise: This kind of story is unusual that such a small organisms can have such a big effect.
Continuity: Study has been ongoing for sometime.
Conflict: There is conflict between people and the species.
Negativity: It is bad news because our water supply is being threatened.

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