Newspapers as a Form of Media

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Asadullah Haider        Year 10 Media Studies Mr Delaney

Year 10 Coursework Assignment:

Newspapers as a form of media

Newspapers play a big part in modern media. They are read by tens-of-millions each day and get out the latest news breaking headlines as well as entertainment, advertisement and business. There are two main types of newspapers available to buy, these are Broadsheet and Tabloid. Tabloid newspapers are some of the main ones, they are read daily all over the country and include a variety of information to attract all types of readers. Broadsheet newspapers are usually twice the size of tabloids; they contain around 80% text and little images. A more layout is used, fonts such as `Arial`, very little or no colour and its content is on what’s happening in the business and working world. The language used is more sophisticated and paragraphs are much longer. Its target audience is the much older over late 20’s business type. People who want to know what’s going on in their government such as political parties, elections, health care, stock market, etc. Tabloid newspapers on the other hand, are much more relaxed. The layout is usually big clear coloured writing with little paragraphs, it uses more attractive font styles and colours. It uses language anyone can understand, no complicated words and lots of images with brief text. Its target audience would be the average middle aged working man, who just wants to stay up to date on the news and not get bored reading the stories. Business and politics would maybe be off a lesser priority, it would cover more general stories and sports.

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Today’s press is regulated using a number of government set guidelines and watchdogs, individuals and common sense. Watchdogs such as Ofcom monitor content and the way information is retrieved. Hidden cameras or recordings cannot be publicised, the same goes for offensive material or content. If a reader is unhappy with a storey and complains to Ofcom; they will look it up and choose appropriate action, if any. Usually, the paper or company is taken to court and the problem is settled with a public apology or financial settlement. All editors also use their common sense on what they see appropriate, ...

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