Newspaper Format- Tabloids

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NEWSPAPERSTABLOIDS

NEWSPAPER FORMATSMost modern newspapers are in one of the three sizes:

Broadsheets BerlinerorMidi Tabloids

Your style, material and layout will be affected by the kind of paper format you are writing for.

BROADSHEETSBroadsheetis the most common newspaper format, which is typically 11 to 12 inches wide and 20 or more inches long. Broadsheet papers are usually six columns across.Beyond their size, broadsheet papers tend to employ a traditional approach to news that emphasizes in-depth coverage and a sober tone in articles and editorials.Many of the nation's most respected newspapers - The New York Times, The Times of India, The Wall St. Journal, and so on - are broadsheet papers.

BERLINER or MIDIBerliner, or "midi", is anewspaper formatwith pages normally measuring 12.4in 18.5in. It is sized between the tabloid and the broadsheet. The Berliner format is an innovation in press and an alternative to thebroadsheet format.The name refers to the city ofBerlin, and was originally contrasted with "North German" and "French" sizes in the early 20th century.It is used by European papers such asLe Mondein France,La Stampain Italy,and, since 2005,The Guardianin the United Kingdom.

TABLOIDSTabloid newspapers are traditionally smaller and squarer in shape than the broadsheet papers.Ittends to emphasize topics such assensationalcrime stories,astrology,gossip columnsabout the personal lives of celebrities and sports stars, andjunk food news.Top tabloids includes The Sun, Daily Star, Daily Record and Daily Mirror.

The Times Of IndiaThe Sun

The IndependentThe GuardianBROADSHEETTABLOIDBERLINER

More formalMetaphors rather than punsMore complex sentences (look for sentences separated by lots of commas, semi-colons etc.) Puns sometimes used, although more subtle Descriptions of people tend to relate to personality or position in society Informal Use of puns/ alliterations Exaggeration for effect Slang/colloquial language (chatty) Informal names used Short, snappy sentences Heightened language (over the top) A focus upon appearance Frequent use of elision e.g. wont, dont.

Banner Headline for lead articleMAST HEAD name of the newspaperLEAD ARTICLE:BS written in columnsTB very short overviewPHOTO:TB illustrates lead articlecaptionADVERTISEMENTSECOND FRONT PAGE ARTICLEHeadline, dramatic & sensational: usually contains pun/alliteration, takes up most of page.

EXAMPLES

THE SUN Launched in 1964 Primary content is entertainment mostly show-biz gossip, sport and sensational scandals. Parent co. is News International owned by Rupert Murdoch. Editor David Dinsmore Headquarters London, UK The UKs biggest selling national daily Circulation approximately 3 million copies a day.

NATIONAL ENQUIRER

Founded in 1926 Is an American supermarket tabloid Published by American Media Inc. Headquarters New York city Editor in chief Dylan Howard Circulation approx 5 lakh copies

DAILY MIRROR Founded in 1903 Parent co. is Trinity Mirror. Editor- Lloyd Embley Political allegiance is the Labour party. Headquarters- one Canada square, London, UK Circulation approx 10 lakh copies a Day(as of March 2014).

DAILY STAR

Founded in 1978 Parent co. is Express Newspaper- now owned by Northern & Shell Co. Editor Dawn Neesom Headquarters London, UK Circulation approx 5 lakh copies daily (as on March 2014) Sister edition - Daily Star Sunday (since 2002)