Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Media Critique 3

Calls pour in for man seeking kidney
http://www.wlky.com/news/calls-pour-in-for-man-seeking-kidney/36102304

     While this story is very heart warming, closer inspection finds that it is not Newsworthy enough to be one of the first stories to pop up  when someone opens WLKY's homepage. It would be understandable if it was an article about the virtues and charity of mankind to boost public moral, but it is not.
     The article is only five sentences long and, as it currently is written, doesn't make the story relevant enough. It could have focused on human spirit while simultaneously spreading awareness about organ transplants. Throw in an interview or two, and it could have been pretty interesting as well. As is, the article's story gives off a feeling of wasted potential. But with a few changes, it could be a great article.

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