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Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?
Soft news- Major news, gossip, celebrities, sport and entertainment

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?
Hard news- Politics, international affairs and culture

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?
Left wing means they are in favour of social equality, meaning they'd support the labour party and mostly read tabloid newspapers

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?
Right wing means they are in favour of lower taxes and less spent on education or public health, meaning they'd support the conservative party and are most likely to read broadsheet newspapers

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?
Due to digital news and the internet- The last decade has seen the rapid growth of mobile technology and social media platforms, both of which have changed the way readers access news with a move away from print and towards digital.


EXTENTION

Which newspapers were worst hit by Covid-19? 


Which newspapers are trying to move their readers from print to digital? Why is the switch to digital attractive for newspaper companies?

Do you think most newspapers will survive the next 10 years? Why?

Finally, research the following question: Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

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