Compare and contrast the reporting of the case of the Jonesboro murders in both The Mirror and The Guardian.
Introduction:
Give a basic introduction to the two newspapers; include the date of the articles.
Report the basic factual storyline of the articles.
Differences between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers.
Here you need to outline and to define the characteristics of these types of newspaper. Aim to include comments on:
· Size and price.
· Traditional target audience and purpose of newspaper.
· Identifying features of each newspaper.
Language used in each article.
In this section of your essay you need to identify, quote and comment on a selection of language used in each article. You may find it easier to write separate paragraphs on separate articles or to try to group your comments together. Aim to cover the following:
· The use and effect of emotive language. (Look for specific examples of alliteration and assonance for example)
· The use and effect of quotes from witnesses, friends, family etc.
· Sentence and paragraph construction.
· The use of certain types of vocabulary in each newspaper.
For a more developed piece of work you need to tie the above into a commentary on purpose and audience expectation of the newspapers.
Style of each article.
Following on from comments on language you need to consider the style used by each newspaper. For example:
· The use of fact and opinion.
· How both the victims and the murderer are described stereotypically.
· Repetition of key facts, ideas or opinions.
Visual presentation in each article.
The other aspect you need to consider is how the information is presented in each newspaper. Including a commentary on and analysis of the underlying reasons behind the use of presentational devices will raise your grade. Again you may find it easier to group your ideas by theme or by newspaper. You need to cover:
· The use and effect of pictures and accompanying captions.
· The organisation of the article on the page.
· The use of headlines and subtitles.
Conclusion.
Give a summary of the main differences between the newspapers. However avoid merely listing information you have already written about in detail, instead include a definite link between the style of reporting and the different newspaper.
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