newspapers- crimes in the media

Question 1

what are the types of newspaper?

Answer 1

tabloids and broadsheets

Question 2

what is a tabloid newspaper?

Answer 2

smaller in size
smaller articles
more colour
more photos
less text
easier to read
considered less serious

Question 3

examples of tabloid newspapers?

Answer 3

the sun
the mirror
the dailymail

Question 4

what is broadsheet newspaper?

Answer 4

large size- has been made smaller for convenience
larger articles
less colour
less photos
more text
formal language
considered more serious

Question 5

examples of broadsheet newspapers?

Answer 5

the times
the telegraph
the guardian

Question 6

what fraction of newspaper articles about crime is murder?

Answer 6

1/3 of all crime reported
especially if it involves sex, financial gain, jealousy or revenge as a motive

Question 7

what is the agreements between official statistics and newspapers?

Answer 7

typical offender is usually male

Question 8

issues with newspapers reporting on crime?

Answer 8

ignoring the causes
coverage of police

Question 9

ignoring the causes in newspapers when reporting on crime?

Answer 9

press focuses on particular incidents not overall cause of a crime.

Question 10

examples of ignoring the causes in newspapers when reporting on crime?

Answer 10

terrorism reports without political background
cost of living crisis
shoplifting

Question 11

coverage of police in newspapers when reporting on crime?

Answer 11

exaggeration of police success solving crime whereas crimes perpetrated by police presented as the work of ‘one bad apple’.