Representations on front pages

In this image, I instantly assumed that it was a teenager in front of a car that he set fire to. In this representation, we are told it is about the London riots, and are therefore given the image of a stereotypical person who was involved  in the riots; teenagers.  The adjectives and verbs chosen such as 'mindless' and 'anarchy' have connotations of idiotic and reckless behaviours, which is often associated with youths.  'Anarchy' is in bold, capital letters which is eye catching.The person and burning car were actually photo shopped together, but the whole image looks as f the man is responsible. Also, there is an overall dark, grey tone of colour across the mage except for the bright fire. This represntation is typical of The Sun as they are known for being dramatic and exaggerating.

"Readies salted, Gary?" is the question posed by the front page headline on the Sun. It says Match of the Day host - and the face of Walkers Crisps - Gary Lineker has been named in the so-called Paradise Papers over the amount of tax he paid on a home in Barbados. It used a pun and witty language in the headline, mocking the situation and Gary Lineker. It also used two very big, bright pictures of celebrities, which takes up the front page

Circulation and readership newspaper data sheet

Bias newspapers

How to spot bias in a newspapers

1. Bias through pictures/graphics- camera angles, captions. -> Shows how they are against Corbyn due to the bin having the connotations of rubbish therefore linking him to speaking rubbish. The sun is a right-wing paper, so would be in support of conservatives and against labour politics and leaders.


2. Word choice and tone in the body of text. -> using words such as pledge and promise it highlights him as a trustworthy member of parliament. Daily Mirror is in support Labour party and leaders so choosing language that has positive connotations.

3. Choice of journalist and sources- who is writing it and what are their beliefs, and who have they got their information from.  -> Known for his fiery strong opinions, Owen Jones shows bias in his work.

4. Where is the article in the paper?- is it prominent or hidden? Front page or far back? -> On the front page of the news paper however in terms of politics, bias comes in when the favourable party is positioned at the front of the appear the 'oppositional' is at the back.

5. Bias through omission or selection- whether an article is even published or not. -> sometimes valid information ie 'the truth' is left out of articles if not positive towards the party.

6. Bias by headline -> by making the leader of the 'oppositional' party look foolish by including headlines with puns and mockery. Due to the nature of the tabloid newspaper, satiristic language is a reputable convention





















7. Bias by use of names and titles- ('terrorist' or 'freedom fighter'? 'ex-con' or 'someone who served a sentence a long time ago') -> Jeremy Corbyn nicknamed as 'Jezza' to appear less professional and informal 



8. Bias through statistics and crowd counts ('a hundred injured in air crash' or 'only minor injuries in air crash') -> using figures puts the numbers into perspective therefore can make the parties or story appear more/ less positive. Creates realism and presents facts to the public to help them understand whats going on

Broadsheet and Tabloid online vs print

Online news

.Pros;

Free.

Updated regularly (immediacy).

Navigation (easy to find articles).

Interactive (contributing comments).

Can't be ruined. 

Can be edited.

Convenient (don't have to go to the shops and buy).

Notifications of breaking news

Cons:

• Need an internet connection. 
• Not available to those without technology devices e.g phones, tablets and laptops.
• Fake news.
• Comments can upset people. 
• Older generation may have trouble accessing.
• Health hinder (strain to eyes and wrists, if using laptop/computer.
• Distracted by adverts and pop ups. 

Newspaper types and conventions

BROADSHEETS - The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph,  The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Financial Times, i 
Front page

• Large title
• One large photo
• Whats inside teaser
• Lots of text
• Subtitles 
• Formal language and serious, intellectual articles and stories
• Aimed at higher social group (A,B,C1) and an older target audience

TABLOIDS- Daily Mail, Daily Express, The Sun, Daily Star, Daily Star, on Sunday, Daily Mirror

Front page 

• Large titles
• Many photos
• Minimal text
• Multiple stories
• Reality, pop culture, informal stories
• Lots of colour
• Aimed lower social group ( C2, D, E) and younger target audience
• Puns and jokes in headlines
• Less in depth report

Newspaper codes

CODES AND CONVENTIONS

Skyline - An information panel on the front page that tells the reader about the other stories inside.

Main Image - The dominant picture often filling most of the front cover.

Lead story - Main story using a splash.

Headline - A phrase that summarizes the main point of the article, usually a large print in a different style to catch the attention of the reader.

Page numbers - A system of organisation within the magazine, which helps you find what you want to read.

Caption - Brief text under an image that describes the photo or graphic.

Audience - People who the newspaper aim to sell too.

Folio - Top label for the whole page.

Gutter - The margins in-between pages.

Pull quote - Something taken from within an article.

Classified Ad - Advertisement that only displays text.

Page furniture - Everything on the page except pictures or texts.

Byline - The line above the story which gives the authors name. 

Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura - Effects Debate

Albert Bandura came up with the idea that the media can implant ideas in the mind of the audience directly. The audience acquire attitudes, emotional responses and new styles of conduct through modelling. This debate suggests that media representation of transgressive behaviour, such as violence or physical aggression, can lead audience members to imitate those forms of behaviour.

Galtung and Ruge - News Values