Introduction to Newspaper

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

Tabloids tend to be easier to read and contain more images than articles in it's newspapers with a large range of gossip, sport, and entertainment.

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

In contrast to tabloids, broadsheet newspapers tend to have smaller text and include large amounts of serious news and advanced language.

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 shown to support the labour party and therefore are more likely to read the Daily Mirror as it's views and opinions are against the power of the political 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 support conservative party and therefore more likely to read The Times.

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

Due to the increase in the use of technology, newspapers and tabloids are quickly catching on to the latest trends and where the demand of consumers increase, therefore moving there newspapers so that it is accessible online. 

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

Free press implies that journalists and editors can write whilst not under the influence of Governments. This is important in a democracy like the UK as it restricts journalists from writing freely and they begin to spread misinformation to the population which they are not supposed to spread.