J-MEGS TOOLKIT
Strategic Thinking with the "Five" Tiers
Tier 4: LOCAL IMPACT/NATIONAL
What is the local impact-or local representation-of a national or international story? This kind of reporting is more difficult, but can be more satisfying to the audience, as it connects local communities and activities to what is happening in the rest of the nation or the world. At its best, this kind of reporting fosters civil discourse, the desire to learn more, and to become more involved.
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