The Times (Component 1)

Question 1

What style of newspaper is The Times?

Answer 1

Broadsheet (quality)

Question 2

What political perspective do The Times’ beliefs align with

Answer 2

Right wing/Conservative

Question 3

What is the purpose of the masthead?

Answer 3

To show their traditional beliefs with the logo, using bold serif font makes the title stand out

Question 4

How can we link clay shirky end of audience theory to the times?

Answer 4

Consumers can actively engage and speak back to the news media. The times newspaper and website offers interactive opportunities for readers to comment on stories and features

Question 5

What conglomerate owns The Times?

Answer 5

News UK

Question 6

Who owns News UK?

Answer 6

Rupert Murdoch

Stretch- What key regulatory issue was News UK involved in?

Question 7

Is symbolic annihilation present in The Times and if so how?

Answer 7

Yes
Sue Gray is quoted yet The Times fails to show her face