Introduction to Newspapers

 Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

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

Soft news; Typically only focus on gossip, crime, and scandalous stories related to popular culture.

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

Hard news; Emphasis on important global/national news, political, economic, social and cultural issues.

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

They will bee likely to read the tabloid newspapers as "Daily mirror".

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

They will be likely to read a Broadsheet newspapers as "The times" and "Daily Express"

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

Because of increase in popularity of other media as television and radio.

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

The freedom of conscience must be considered as one of the most important natural rights of a person and may not be infringed upon. Freedom is absolutely doing what is wished and wanted.