Types of Newspapers
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Broadsheets: 55 by 33 cm, focus on factual news
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Tabloids: 37 by 25 cm, highlight sensational stories with big pictures
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Basic Newspaper Types:
- Dailies: published daily
- Weeklies: come out once a week
- Special interest: concentrate on specific topics
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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