Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

Tabloids are photo dominated which are easier to read and shorter articles. It also uses emotive language and soft news  

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

Broadsheet are text dominated and use more advance language with less emotive speech.

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Left-wing are more likely to read tabloid as it is socialist; in favour of reform and social equality so the support the labour party. 

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Right-wing are more likely to read broadsheet as it is conservative; traditional and in favour of low taxes. 

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

Newspapers have been declining due to the internet and no need to print out sheets

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

The freedom of the press in the UK has declined dramatically – threatening the basis of our democracy