Newspaper articles follow certain conventions to effectively communicate information to readers. First, all articles are formatted in columns for easy reading. The most important information is placed at the beginning since some readers only read the first part. Within an article, the headline catches the reader's attention while the byline credits the author. The lead paragraph summarizes the story for quick readers. Main body paragraphs then provide the details, with key facts at the top in case readers do not finish the article. Other newspaper features include the masthead for identification, photographs to illustrate stories, and various sizes of headlines, advertisements and stories based on their importance.

1. CONVENTIONS OF NEWSPAPERS
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2. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
 There are important conventions in a newspaper article
to consider when editors write an article. First all articles
are set out in the same format which is easy for the
audience to read. For example articles will be written out
in columns.
 All information that is then placed in the article laid out in
order of importance. For example the beginning of the
article will display all of the important information which
can be delivered to the audience, however towards the
end of the articles will include less important details.
One reason for this could be because some people will
only read the first part of the article. Therefore writers
and editors want to deliver all of the vital information first
so the readers know what is happening in the story.

3. FEATURES OF A NEWSPAPER
 Headline- A headline is the title of the article, usually given at the
top of the article. The headline will be short and straight to the
point so the readers get an idea of what the article is about. It will
also be eye catching to engage the readers attention, in order for
them to read the article. The front will be large and bold so that
people are aware it’s a headline.
 Byline- A byline is usually placed at the bottom of the article and it
is the name of the person reporter who wrote the article.
 Lead Paragraph- A lead paragraph is at the beginning of an
article and it provides the readers with information on what the
article is about. It is very important for reporters and writers to
include important key information here as some people will only
read the lead paragraph, to get a quick summery of what's
happening in the story rather than reading the whole story.

4. FEATURES OF A NEWSPAPER
 Main Body- This is where the main features of the story are
displayed for the audience to read. Usually this would be in short
paragraphs to keep the audience attention. The most important
information will be towards the top of the article as many people
do not read continue to read the whole of the article.
 Masthead- This is featured on the front cover of a newspaper and
is usually short and easy to remember. Therefore the audience
will be able to identify the newspaper. Masthead is normally at
the top of the front cover page.
 Slogan- A slogan is a ‘catchphrase’ for a newspaper something
that can easily be indentified with a newspaper. For example
‘The best local newspaper.’
 Photographs- On the front cover of a newspaper there will be
photographs taken from main stories to give the readers an
insight to what will be in the newspaper. These will also include a
caption. Photographs will also be included in the articles of a
newspaper.

5. FEATURES OF A NEWSPAPER
 Headlines- These are in large front on the page to give people
the title of the most important stories featured in the newspaper.
 Sub – Headings - These are shown in smaller front and give a
couple of sentences explaining what the story is about. Usually
given the audience key information about the story.
 Display Advertisement- This is an advertisement included in a
newspaper which includes writing about the service or product
and along side this will be a photo.
 Small Advertisement – This is different from a display
advertisement as although it includes writing about a service or
product it will not include a photo, this will therefore seen as a
less important advertisement for the audience.
 Lead Story – This is seen as the most important story featured in
the newspaper and this will get the most coverage. The story will
also be of most interest to the audience.
 Secondary Lead Story – This is also a story which will be of
interest to the target audience, however it will not be as important
as the lead story. efitea