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This document summarizes key elements of newspaper articles. It explains that newspaper articles are structured with headlines, photos and captions to attract readers. The articles use columns and short paragraphs to keep readers engaged. They include information, quotes, interviews and facts/opinions. It also distinguishes between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, noting that tabloids use more eye-catching styles and cover celebrities/gossip, while broadsheets are more formal and cover serious news and events.
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Conventions of newspaper article
This document summarizes key elements of newspaper articles. It explains that newspaper articles are structured with headlines, pictures and captions to attract readers. The articles are written in columns with short paragraphs to keep readers engaged. The first paragraph aims to summarize the full story. Newspaper articles provide information through facts, quotes, interviews and opinions. It also distinguishes between broadsheet newspapers, which have a formal tone and focus on serious news, and tabloid newspapers, which have a more informal and sensationalist style focused on celebrities.
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The document compares the conventions of tabloid and broadsheet newspapers across print and online formats. Tabloid print articles typically use informal headlines and short paragraphs to discuss celebrity gossip and scandals, while broadsheets have formal headlines and more detailed paragraphs focused on current affairs. Online, tabloids emphasize interactive features and celebrity news, while broadsheets provide updated news coverage on various topics with links to additional content. Both formats utilize pictures, navigation bars, and commenting features on their websites.
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This summarizes an article from a music magazine about the Black Eyed Peas. The main image spans two pages and features the band members faded like ghosts, with will.i.am standing out prominently as the article focuses on him. The headline colors match the colors of his clothing to visually connect the story to him. Additional design elements like colored arrows also reference will.i.am's outfit. The direct gaze of the people in the image is intended to draw readers back to the magazine. The layout aims to appeal to teenage readers by connecting them to the band through the image's attitude.
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This document analyzes two articles from the music magazine NME. It discusses the forms and conventions used in the articles' design, such as images, fonts, headlines and pull quotes. It also examines the intended audience of NME, which includes young music fans who want to stay informed about new artists and albums. Finally, it describes NME as an important UK publication focused on indie rock that has a bold style and is well respected by fans of the genre.
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Magazines
The document describes the front cover design conventions of fashion/celebrity magazine Elle, gardening magazine Gardeners World, and celebrity gossip magazine Heat. Key elements included are the masthead, main cover image, thumbnail images of articles, taglines, and barcodes. The target audiences are primarily females for Elle and Heat, while Gardeners World audiences are older and split evenly between genders.
Powerpoint 1
This document analyzes the conventions used in the front cover, contents page, and articles of the student's music magazine called "My Music Magazine".
The front cover uses standard conventions like the masthead, barcode, pull quote, main image, main article, and cover items. The contents page includes the issue number, date, contents listing with page numbers and images.
The article format follows conventions with columns, subheadings, and main images. Overall, the document discusses how the magazine utilizes common real media conventions while also adding the student's own style.
Contents page analysis
The contents page summarizes the key sections and articles within the issue of the magazine. It uses consistent formatting and color schemes to clearly display section headings, page numbers, and brief summaries in an organized manner. Photographs and images relate to the genre of music covered in the magazine and are intended to represent the content and attract readers. Contact information is also provided to encourage subscriptions to future issues.
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Conventions of newspaper article
This document summarizes key elements of newspaper articles. It explains that newspaper articles are structured with headlines, pictures and captions to attract readers. The articles are written in columns with short paragraphs to keep readers engaged. The first paragraph aims to summarize the full story. Newspaper articles provide information through facts, quotes, interviews and opinions. It also distinguishes between broadsheet newspapers, which have a formal tone and focus on serious news, and tabloid newspapers, which have a more informal and sensationalist style focused on celebrities.
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This summarizes an article from a music magazine about the Black Eyed Peas. The main image spans two pages and features the band members faded like ghosts, with will.i.am standing out prominently as the article focuses on him. The headline colors match the colors of his clothing to visually connect the story to him. Additional design elements like colored arrows also reference will.i.am's outfit. The direct gaze of the people in the image is intended to draw readers back to the magazine. The layout aims to appeal to teenage readers by connecting them to the band through the image's attitude.
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This document analyzes two articles from the music magazine NME. It discusses the forms and conventions used in the articles' design, such as images, fonts, headlines and pull quotes. It also examines the intended audience of NME, which includes young music fans who want to stay informed about new artists and albums. Finally, it describes NME as an important UK publication focused on indie rock that has a bold style and is well respected by fans of the genre.
Media Homework Article Analysis
The document discusses conventions used in teen pop magazines, including using bright colors, lots of photographs, Q&A interview formats, sans serif fonts for body text and serif fonts for headings. It also discusses specific design elements like pull quotes, headlines, categories and webpage links. The goal is to engage teenage readers by keeping pages visually appealing with minimal text and easy to understand interview formats.
Magazines
The document describes the front cover design conventions of fashion/celebrity magazine Elle, gardening magazine Gardeners World, and celebrity gossip magazine Heat. Key elements included are the masthead, main cover image, thumbnail images of articles, taglines, and barcodes. The target audiences are primarily females for Elle and Heat, while Gardeners World audiences are older and split evenly between genders.
Powerpoint 1
This document analyzes the conventions used in the front cover, contents page, and articles of the student's music magazine called "My Music Magazine".
The front cover uses standard conventions like the masthead, barcode, pull quote, main image, main article, and cover items. The contents page includes the issue number, date, contents listing with page numbers and images.
The article format follows conventions with columns, subheadings, and main images. Overall, the document discusses how the magazine utilizes common real media conventions while also adding the student's own style.
Contents page analysis
The contents page summarizes the key sections and articles within the issue of the magazine. It uses consistent formatting and color schemes to clearly display section headings, page numbers, and brief summaries in an organized manner. Photographs and images relate to the genre of music covered in the magazine and are intended to represent the content and attract readers. Contact information is also provided to encourage subscriptions to future issues.
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The document discusses various design elements and features used in the magazine "We Love Pop" to draw in their target audience of teenage girls. Some key techniques mentioned include using a casual tone and abbreviated language to appear youthful; featuring images and quotes from celebrities to generate interest in articles; including smaller images and pull quotes to preview content; and maintaining consistency with branding elements like color schemes and the "We Love" tagline. The goal is to make the magazine feel personalized, fun, and give a sneak peek of gossip and stories while appealing to fans' interests in pop stars.
Analysing music magazine front covers
The masthead on magazine covers is always the largest and boldest text to catch readers' attention. It may use a unique font or onomatopoeia related to the genre. Other essential information like the price and issue date are in smaller text so as not to deter purchases. The main cover image is usually a mid-shot of an artist to convey attitude and enthusiasm to interest readers. Cover lines frame and promote the image without overlapping the face. The largest cover line is linked to the main image to identify the subject for those unfamiliar. Additional lines highlight other magazine content. Color schemes use only 3-4 colors for visual clarity, with a plain background allowing easy reading of cover text.
Draft of my magazine
This document provides details on the layout and design of a magazine cover and sample interior pages. The cover will feature a close-up photo of a pop band as the main image, and include the magazine title, date, and price. Interior pages will include a double-page spread interview with a band member leaving the group, using large photos to draw readers in. The contents page will highlight three defining photos to showcase the variety of music covered in the magazine, while keeping the layout simple for easy navigation.
Content page research
This document provides an analysis of the content page layout of a music magazine. It notes that the masthead grabs attention through its color scheme. The main image of a model holding a guitar indicates it is a music magazine. Five key features are highlighted to entice readers, each with a brief synopsis. Visual elements like images and fonts reinforce the magazine's style and theme of rock music to match its target audience.
Typical music magazine conventions
The document discusses the key elements of a magazine cover and content pages. The magazine cover typically includes the masthead, date, main cover story and large central image related to the story. Additional elements are cover lines advertising inside stories and a strapline above the masthead. The content pages contain recurring sections, page numbers, images and articles with styled text and fonts to attract readers. Subscription offers and the magazine name also appear on content pages.
Drafting
The document discusses the design plans for a magazine cover and contents page. It will feature the masthead "Aspire" with a fireworks design to connect to the target audience. The cover will have the main artist posing large to be the main focus, with the strapline "Young, Solo, New." Typical magazine elements like date and barcode will also be included. The contents page will have a banner title and list articles on the left with bigger ones highlighted on the right. The main article image will be large in the center.
Generic conventions of a music magazine
The document discusses the generic conventions used in magazine design. It notes that magazines typically use a masthead at the top to identify the publication. The front cover will feature a central image, usually a medium long shot of an artist, to promote the main feature story inside. Additional conventions include displaying the date and issue number prominently, using clear cover lines to indicate the main story, and structuring information from left to right for ease of reading. Color schemes, fonts, and photographic styles are also designed to stand out and be identifiable with the magazine's brand. Captions and titles utilize techniques like capitalization, rhetorical questions, and descriptive language to draw attention and engage readers.
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Second magazine
This document analyzes and summarizes the key elements of the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread of a music magazine called Vibe. The front cover features a large central image surrounded by quotes and stories, with the magazine's name ("Vibe") in bold at the top. It aims to attract readers interested in hip hop music. The contents page lists articles in headings and subheadings to help readers navigate. A double page spread provides more details about individuals in the genre. In summary, the document breaks down the visual elements and intended audience of different pages in Vibe magazine.
Nme front cover analysis
1) The magazine header advertises an autumn tour special inside to entice readers to look through the magazine.
2) Dizzee Rascal is featured on the cover in a colorful background with direct eye contact, drawing the audience in.
3) Key information like the artist name, cover lines, and pricing are prominently displayed following design principles.
Contents Page and DPS Analysis
This document analyzes the features of a music magazine's contents page and double page spread (DPS). It discusses textual elements that engage readers, including:
1) A large main image and additional images of stars to attract readers' attention.
2) A photo and details about the editor to involve readers and make them feel welcomed.
3) Bold subheadings highlighting article topics.
4) Pull quotes and additional info in large bold font to intrigue readers.
The document also states the author's intention to repeat effective features for their own DPS and contents page, such as prominent images, drop caps, and pull quotes, while making them distinctive to attract audiences.
Codes and conventions
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of magazines. Key elements like photos, fonts, headlines, and layout are used. Cover lines are put in boxes to stand out, which challenges some music magazine conventions. The main article is given prominence near the main image, developing conventions. Words like "Exclusive" draw readers in, using conventions. Large mastheads and images are used commonly across magazines, developing conventions, though some elements like smaller images are not used. The artist's name is foregrounded to be the first thing seen, developing conventions seen elsewhere. Some conventions like page numbers and websites are used although the comparison magazine does not, presenting a challenge. Large images attract readers, developing conventions
Question 1 evaluation
This document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of magazine design. Some conventions that are used include having a masthead, issue details, main images, cover lines, branding, contents pages, editors notes, anchored images, pull quotes, bylines, and continued mastheads on double page spreads. Some conventions that are challenged include the size and prominence of issue details, using mid-shot main images, layout and structure of pages, and not using certain formatting like columns for articles. The document provides examples from the media product and compares it to another magazine to analyze how it fits with or diverges from typical magazine conventions.
Question 5
The document discusses how the author addressed their audience through magazine design elements. They used a simple 3-color house style to give the magazine a clean, professional look without being too cartoonish. For the masthead, they chose an informal Celtic font with crack effects to imply the magazine covers metal genres. They ensured the layout was tidy and uncluttered by using guidelines in Photoshop to properly position the masthead, cover lines, and images.
Focus group
Participant 1 believes the text in the bottom left corner would make the best masthead because it is eye catching and appeals to the target audience of dance and electronic music fans. Participant 2 agrees that the bottom left text would work well as a masthead because its sharp, futuristic font reflects the music genre. Participant 3 thinks the top right font is best as it is the biggest and boldest, making it very eye catching and appealing to the target audience given its digital look related to electronic music production. Participant 4 believes the top right font is the best choice as it is the cleanest and most professional looking while still being eye catching for the target audience.
Magazine cover analysis
The document analyzes the codes and conventions used on the covers of three magazines. For Magazine 1, the masthead is in red and the tagline is above the masthead listing other artists. Cover lines are in thin white font with the last word underlined in red. The main image is of Lana Del Ray in blue, depicting depression. Magazine 2 has a pink feminine background hiding the white masthead. The main image is Ariana Grande in black creating mystery. Cover lines use different fonts, colors and styles. Magazine 3's visible masthead is "Good Food" in bold white. Pugs are used with offers and yellow for attention. Buzz words are used and the main image focuses on the featured burger.
Feedback Results
The author created a magazine called "Brace" and conducted a survey to get feedback on it. The survey results showed that most people correctly identified the magazine as punk and thought it would appeal to people aged 15-25. Respondents also felt it would sell well. Feedback praised aspects of the magazine like its stylized cover, creative photography, use of color, and layout.
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Conventions of newspaper articles and website articles
Newspaper articles follow certain conventions including structure, content, and technical aspects. They typically include headlines that summarize the key points, quotes and interviews to support the journalist's perspective, and images to make the story more exciting. Articles are written in paragraphs and columns, and use a formal tone depending on the publication. The lead paragraph summarizes the full story, while the main body provides more details. Newspapers also feature lead stories that are most important to readers, as well as secondary stories and advertisements.
Conventions of newspaper article and website
This document identifies the key conventions of print and online newspaper articles. It discusses the differences between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, noting that tabloids use bigger, bolder headlines and focus more on gossip and celebrity news, while broadsheets have more serious, formal headlines and provide more in-depth reporting on current affairs. It also outlines conventions for tabloid and broadsheet websites, such as comment boxes, sharing buttons, and navigation bars on tabloid sites and plain designs, author bylines, and additional informational side boxes on broadsheet sites. Both print and online articles follow conventions around structure, content, and tone depending on whether they are tabloid or broadsheet publications.
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The document discusses various design elements and features used in the magazine "We Love Pop" to draw in their target audience of teenage girls. Some key techniques mentioned include using a casual tone and abbreviated language to appear youthful; featuring images and quotes from celebrities to generate interest in articles; including smaller images and pull quotes to preview content; and maintaining consistency with branding elements like color schemes and the "We Love" tagline. The goal is to make the magazine feel personalized, fun, and give a sneak peek of gossip and stories while appealing to fans' interests in pop stars.
Analysing music magazine front covers
The masthead on magazine covers is always the largest and boldest text to catch readers' attention. It may use a unique font or onomatopoeia related to the genre. Other essential information like the price and issue date are in smaller text so as not to deter purchases. The main cover image is usually a mid-shot of an artist to convey attitude and enthusiasm to interest readers. Cover lines frame and promote the image without overlapping the face. The largest cover line is linked to the main image to identify the subject for those unfamiliar. Additional lines highlight other magazine content. Color schemes use only 3-4 colors for visual clarity, with a plain background allowing easy reading of cover text.
Draft of my magazine
This document provides details on the layout and design of a magazine cover and sample interior pages. The cover will feature a close-up photo of a pop band as the main image, and include the magazine title, date, and price. Interior pages will include a double-page spread interview with a band member leaving the group, using large photos to draw readers in. The contents page will highlight three defining photos to showcase the variety of music covered in the magazine, while keeping the layout simple for easy navigation.
Content page research
This document provides an analysis of the content page layout of a music magazine. It notes that the masthead grabs attention through its color scheme. The main image of a model holding a guitar indicates it is a music magazine. Five key features are highlighted to entice readers, each with a brief synopsis. Visual elements like images and fonts reinforce the magazine's style and theme of rock music to match its target audience.
Typical music magazine conventions
The document discusses the key elements of a magazine cover and content pages. The magazine cover typically includes the masthead, date, main cover story and large central image related to the story. Additional elements are cover lines advertising inside stories and a strapline above the masthead. The content pages contain recurring sections, page numbers, images and articles with styled text and fonts to attract readers. Subscription offers and the magazine name also appear on content pages.
Drafting
The document discusses the design plans for a magazine cover and contents page. It will feature the masthead "Aspire" with a fireworks design to connect to the target audience. The cover will have the main artist posing large to be the main focus, with the strapline "Young, Solo, New." Typical magazine elements like date and barcode will also be included. The contents page will have a banner title and list articles on the left with bigger ones highlighted on the right. The main article image will be large in the center.
Generic conventions of a music magazine
The document discusses the generic conventions used in magazine design. It notes that magazines typically use a masthead at the top to identify the publication. The front cover will feature a central image, usually a medium long shot of an artist, to promote the main feature story inside. Additional conventions include displaying the date and issue number prominently, using clear cover lines to indicate the main story, and structuring information from left to right for ease of reading. Color schemes, fonts, and photographic styles are also designed to stand out and be identifiable with the magazine's brand. Captions and titles utilize techniques like capitalization, rhetorical questions, and descriptive language to draw attention and engage readers.
Film magazine research
The document discusses several film magazines, including Empire, Sight and Sound, and Total Film. Empire is the largest selling film magazine in the UK and other countries. Its target audience is 15-24 year olds and it is mostly read by males. Sight and Sound is published by the BFI and discusses new films and includes a film of the week. Total Film is published every 4 weeks and offers news, reviews and features on cinema, DVDs and Blu-rays. The document argues that Empire would be the most relatable magazine for a film trailer due to its wide audience and monthly publication schedule.
Should factual writing contain bias
The document discusses whether factual writing should contain bias. It defines bias as an inclination or prejudice for or against a person or group. Bias can be bad in factual writing like newspapers if they cherry-pick information to paint people or ideas in a certain light for ideological reasons. However, bias may be acceptable for entertainment purposes like fanzines where the goal is to portray a franchise in a positive light rather than provide neutral information. Overall, the document argues that whether a work should be biased depends on its purpose - bias is inappropriate for informational media but can be suitable for entertainment.
Second magazine
This document analyzes and summarizes the key elements of the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread of a music magazine called Vibe. The front cover features a large central image surrounded by quotes and stories, with the magazine's name ("Vibe") in bold at the top. It aims to attract readers interested in hip hop music. The contents page lists articles in headings and subheadings to help readers navigate. A double page spread provides more details about individuals in the genre. In summary, the document breaks down the visual elements and intended audience of different pages in Vibe magazine.
Nme front cover analysis
1) The magazine header advertises an autumn tour special inside to entice readers to look through the magazine.
2) Dizzee Rascal is featured on the cover in a colorful background with direct eye contact, drawing the audience in.
3) Key information like the artist name, cover lines, and pricing are prominently displayed following design principles.
Contents Page and DPS Analysis
This document analyzes the features of a music magazine's contents page and double page spread (DPS). It discusses textual elements that engage readers, including:
1) A large main image and additional images of stars to attract readers' attention.
2) A photo and details about the editor to involve readers and make them feel welcomed.
3) Bold subheadings highlighting article topics.
4) Pull quotes and additional info in large bold font to intrigue readers.
The document also states the author's intention to repeat effective features for their own DPS and contents page, such as prominent images, drop caps, and pull quotes, while making them distinctive to attract audiences.
Codes and conventions
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of magazines. Key elements like photos, fonts, headlines, and layout are used. Cover lines are put in boxes to stand out, which challenges some music magazine conventions. The main article is given prominence near the main image, developing conventions. Words like "Exclusive" draw readers in, using conventions. Large mastheads and images are used commonly across magazines, developing conventions, though some elements like smaller images are not used. The artist's name is foregrounded to be the first thing seen, developing conventions seen elsewhere. Some conventions like page numbers and websites are used although the comparison magazine does not, presenting a challenge. Large images attract readers, developing conventions
Question 1 evaluation
This document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of magazine design. Some conventions that are used include having a masthead, issue details, main images, cover lines, branding, contents pages, editors notes, anchored images, pull quotes, bylines, and continued mastheads on double page spreads. Some conventions that are challenged include the size and prominence of issue details, using mid-shot main images, layout and structure of pages, and not using certain formatting like columns for articles. The document provides examples from the media product and compares it to another magazine to analyze how it fits with or diverges from typical magazine conventions.
Question 5
The document discusses how the author addressed their audience through magazine design elements. They used a simple 3-color house style to give the magazine a clean, professional look without being too cartoonish. For the masthead, they chose an informal Celtic font with crack effects to imply the magazine covers metal genres. They ensured the layout was tidy and uncluttered by using guidelines in Photoshop to properly position the masthead, cover lines, and images.
Focus group
Participant 1 believes the text in the bottom left corner would make the best masthead because it is eye catching and appeals to the target audience of dance and electronic music fans. Participant 2 agrees that the bottom left text would work well as a masthead because its sharp, futuristic font reflects the music genre. Participant 3 thinks the top right font is best as it is the biggest and boldest, making it very eye catching and appealing to the target audience given its digital look related to electronic music production. Participant 4 believes the top right font is the best choice as it is the cleanest and most professional looking while still being eye catching for the target audience.
Magazine cover analysis
The document analyzes the codes and conventions used on the covers of three magazines. For Magazine 1, the masthead is in red and the tagline is above the masthead listing other artists. Cover lines are in thin white font with the last word underlined in red. The main image is of Lana Del Ray in blue, depicting depression. Magazine 2 has a pink feminine background hiding the white masthead. The main image is Ariana Grande in black creating mystery. Cover lines use different fonts, colors and styles. Magazine 3's visible masthead is "Good Food" in bold white. Pugs are used with offers and yellow for attention. Buzz words are used and the main image focuses on the featured burger.
Feedback Results
The author created a magazine called "Brace" and conducted a survey to get feedback on it. The survey results showed that most people correctly identified the magazine as punk and thought it would appeal to people aged 15-25. Respondents also felt it would sell well. Feedback praised aspects of the magazine like its stylized cover, creative photography, use of color, and layout.
Q5
To attract their target audience of 6th form students, the author sent out a questionnaire to learn what aspects would grab their attention. Respondents said a bright, colorful color scheme and masthead would attract attention on shelves. The main image in a common room setting and headlines on the left third address the audience by showing content is about them and their interests.
Factual idea generation and research
Football can help people overcome mental health issues and unhealthy lifestyles. Playing football provides a sense of community and competition that boosts self-confidence and mental well-being. It also encourages physical fitness. Fanzines are magazines made by enthusiasts about a particular topic, like music or football clubs. They allow fans to express opinions freely and build a sense of community with other fans. Although online content is popular, fanzines still have demand due to their personal nature.
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Conventions of newspaper article
- 2. Headline/ pictures /Caption for photo • Headlines are important in newspaper article because it attracts readers when you see good headline you would get tempted to read the first paragraph and find out what it is about. • You would often see pictures on the newspaper article and it would be a picture to match the headline, readers like to see pictures to give that visual look of the story. • There's captions for the photos, to make the readers understand what's happening in the pictures.
- 3. Columns/Paragraphs (short)/First paragraph sums up story • Newspaper articles is all written in columns its just they way its laid out and looks better like that. • newspaper articles would usually have short paragraphs because they want the readers to keep reading and it just part of the lay out to have columns and short paragraphs. • They would have first paragraph that would sum up the whole story, because they want the readers to read that short paragraph and if they don’t like the story to move on and don’t waste time reading paragraphs just to find out the full story.
- 4. Information/ quotes / interviews facts and opinions • Newspaper article have so much information about each story they going to put up, they would talk about the history, and get in some much detail about the story. • Quotes- newspaper article would have quotes of what people said and that’s helpful for the readers because it’s what the person said not what they put in their mouth so its more reliable. • Interviews- newspaper article would have some interviews of audience and quotes of what people said. • Facts and opinions- they would have facts and statics and then have peoples opinions to find out what the public think of the situation.
- 5. tabloids Tabloid newspaper subtitles and headlines are more eye catching and usually not formal, its informative and has funny stuff on it which catches the readers eye and make them want to read more. The pictures on the tabloids newspaper its not like the broadsheet newspaper, its more informal has celebrities pictures on it they could be half naked they wouldn’t care it’s anything to catch publics eye. They would have short paragraphs to keep the readers interested and keep the reading. Tabloids use columns but not on the front page usually. Tabloids newspaper are more scandal and gossip stories, they only talk about the hot trending topics mostly celebrities, and is known like that around the industry. They have interviews with celebrities so they can quote stuff about what they said and make the stories more interesting. Tabloids are known for using short and snappy quotes to catch readers eyes. Some facts and statics are true but all of them are not true so you have to be careful.
- 6. broadsheets Broadsheet headlines and subheading are more serious and informative about real serious situation happen in the world , they don’t have celebrities gossip and trending topics, that’s why its more respected by the public. Pictures on broadsheet newspapers are serious and no half naked pictures of celebrities, its formal. Paragraphs are short and professional and its in more details. The statics and information that they give is more reliable because of its history. The interviews they do is more serious and don’t have any informal languages. There not that much colour its more white and black and bit of colour you wouldn’t see broadsheet newspaper that’s all pink.
- 7. • Form: Newspaper article • · Structure Paragraphs, columns • · Content: News, current affairs, information, facts, opinions, statistics • · Technical conventions: • · Mode of address: Formal, serious – depends on the newspaper. Can be more informal if it is a tabloid.