Harshprit GCSE Media Blog

 1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? January 1, 1785   The Daily Universal Register 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? like a well-covered table, it should contain something suited to every palate  including politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and “amusements”. In its tone and political neutrality, 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?  The Times generally has conservative and centre-right political views, emphasising law and order, practical, market-driven policies, and a dedication to ethical, high-caliber journalism. 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? digital subscriptions in 2010 to help ensure a sustainable future for their journalism. 6...

  ) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead: a list at the top of a page that includes the names of editors, writers, and owners, as well as the title of the newspaper or magazine. pug: Generally located on the corner or attached to the side of the cover, these elements are used to promote exciting news or promotions, for example, if the magazine is free. The idea is to make it stand out from the rest of the magazine by using bright colours and high contrast. Splash Head: Biggest headline on the newspaper  Slogan: short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising Dateline: a brief piece of text included in news articles that describes where and when the story was written or filed, though the date is often omitted Byline: gives the name of the writer of the article Standfirst: an introductory paragraph in an article, printed in larger or bol...