Introduction to Newspapers

Introduction to Newspapers

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

In a tabloid newspaper you'd most likely find large headlines, stories that take high interest, gossip and more.

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

In a broadsheet newspaper you'd most likely find in-depth stories that are more serious such as government and politics, culture and arts and business and finance.

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read?

If someone is a left-wing they're probably most likely to support the Labour Party and read a mainstream newspaper.

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

If someone is the right-wing they'll probably most likely support Political Parties and read broadsheets and tabloids.

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 50 years?

Due to the increase use of social media habits are changing to using free sources to reach the content rather than buying a physical newspaper.

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

Free press is important as it carries control over what the public sees and gives facts to them when choosing to vote and support their decisions with facts.