What Is the Format of a Newspaper?

Types of Newspapers

  • Broadsheets: 55 by 33 cm, focus on factual news

  • Tabloids: 37 by 25 cm, highlight sensational stories with big pictures

  • Basic Newspaper Types:

    • Dailies: published daily
    • Weeklies: come out once a week
    • Special interest: concentrate on specific topics
  • Newspaper Sections:

    • National and international news
    • Local news
    • Sports
    • Entertainment
    • Classified ads
    • Neighborhood news
    • Important stories usually on the front page

Structure of a Newspaper Article

  • Headline: Captures the main idea
  • Byline: Credits the author
  • Lead Paragraph: Summarizes
  • Body Paragraphs: Present details and supporting information
  • Conclusion

Editorial Decisions

  • Editors choose stories and authors, some prefer certain story types like human interest or investigative reports

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