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Leeds Car Crash Online Analysis

Representation on the front pages

The image on the front page of this paper shows somebody in a tracksuit in front of a car on fire. It immediately creates the stereotypical idea in the readers head that it is a youth, in a tracksuit who set the car on fire as they tend to cause trouble. The use of the word 'ANARCHY' in large block capitals also makes the reader think that youths create trouble and go against the law. They used this font to make it stand out to catch the readers attention. 'Mindless Violence' is saying that all youths are mindless and stupid, as they don't know what they are doing which is an incorrect stereotype. The use of red font creates a negative image as red is typically used to portray death, sadness, or pain. The slightly formal use of language is used to make them seem better than the people who are creating the riot.
The representation has been constructed by the use of Photoshop, from a man (who was actually 35 so not a youth) and a car on fire, to make it look bad to The Suns audience which is middle class. The colours of the fire straight away create a negative vibe, and the choice of person used also makes a negative vibe due to their posture and choice of outfit. The camera angle has made it seem as like it is a result of the mans actions, when it is not. The size of the person compared to the fire is out of proportion meaning that it it makes the man seem powerful, and therefore makes the reader think that he is intimidating and people should be scared of him, adding to the incorrect stereotype. 
This article fits in with the typical tabloid conventions as the large image on the front, means less writing, and this is what a typical 'The Sun' readers likes. 

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The image in this article shows people lying on the floor following a terrorist attack on London Bridge. Due to the text on the front in large block letters, the person being represented in this article is the terrorist who killed 7 people. As you can see people lying on the floor, either dead or injured, it immediately will make the reader feel emotive and angry. It shows that terrorists are evil and deranged. You are shown the stereotypical act of a terrorist, however the words 'JIHADI KILLER IN AN ARSENAL SHIRT' makes it realatable for a lot of people due to the arsenal shirt, also making it more realistic. They used this as the headline because The Sun want people to be wary, thinking that anyone could be a terrorist, not just a typical looking Muslim.
The representation has been constructed using an extremely graphic and real looking image, covering the front page. The dark lighting makes the image seem scarier and more suspicious. The picture of the man in the top right corner makes the reader envisage the scene, and therefore the fear and panic that went on. The choice of the font, makes it stand out over the picture, and the tone is informal. This suits The Suns targeted audience as they are not typically focused on a higher class ABC1 audience as they are a tabloid, therefore making their headlines more like gossip for their target audience which is C2DE. The article does fit with the conventions of a tabloid paper as they are focused on the fact he was wearing an Arsenal shirt, more than the fact he killed 7 people and injured 48, as this is in small writing in the bottom corner, making it what their readers want to read. 
                                                                                                                            
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Newspapers - Different Perspectives

What do you notice about the difference in content and how the articles convey this information? Why do you think that is?

Comparing the Times to the the Daily Mirror, you can see the Times lacks a lot of information such as names and ages. The daily Mirror is a lot less formal, and more gossipy which would show its for a lower class audience, possibly C2DE. I think this is because the Daily Mirror is a tabloid, unlike the Times which is a broadsheet meaning it is more formal for a higher class audience - ABC1.

Spotting bias in newspapers:

• Picture / Graphics / Angles / Captions:

This headline shows David Cameron from a bad camera angle making him seem unprofessional and untrustworthy, showing that the Sun do not support him or conservatives. 

• Word choice and tone in the body of the text:

Uses negative words against Donald Trump showing that they don't support him, therefore showing they support Hilary Clinton instead.

• Choice of journalist or source:

Telling the reader to vote for May shows clear bias and support towards the Conservatives. The use of the emotive word 'disaster' makes the reader believe what they say.

• Where is the article - prominent or hidden? 

The choice to make this article prominent shows the Suns political beliefs to the reader immediately. It will make the reader interested into what it is going to say.

• Bias through omission or selection:

The choice to publish this article on the front page shows that the Daily Mail are not afraid to show their political beliefs, and their support to the PM.

• Bias through the headline: 

The choice of this bold, stand out, title to leave the EU presents to the readers immediately that the Sun is a Labour supporter.

• Use of names and titles:

The choice of using 'cor-bin' instead of his actual name, makes him seem unreliable and not serious about what he is doing. Therefore showing that you should not vote for Labour because of him.

• Bias through statistics or audience counts:

The use of the unreliable statistics at the bottom tell the reader bias information, trying to get them ti vote for a specific political party. 

News and Journalism

5 W's of Journalism:

• Who is the story about
• What is the story about
• Where did the story happen
• When did it take place
• Why did it happen

Circulation= Distribution

Readership= Fans

Conservatives (Right Wing)

• In favor of Brexit
• Anti-immigration
• Many voted against gay rights and women's rights
• Tied to the church and christian beliefs 
• Do not want a welfare state e.g. benefits

Labour (Left Wing)

• Equality, spread the wealth
• Taxation of the rich, to support the poor
• Support nationalization (public health, state education)
• Pro Europe, Pro Immigration
• Pro gay marriage and women's rights

"Largely run by a very small group of very right-wing media moguls who defend the status quo, of which they are part. If you are on the left and want to change society, the media will always come and get you."

Newspapers - Circulation and Readership

News and Online Language - Article

Daily Mail - 
PUBLISHED: 13:05, 7 November 2017

Labour Minister takes his own life after sex scandal accusations

TV dramas - Industrys

CLAMPS

Costume
Lighting
Actors / Action
Make-up 
Props
Setting

Broadsheet and Tabloid Analysis

Comparison:

The Daily Mirror is a tabloid. This means that its main aim is to provide soft news. For example gossip and popular stories which their readers (C2DE) like to read. It shows re popular press, aimed at lower social groupings. The use of a bold layout and shorter articles makes it easier and quicker to reader, therefore making it more accessible. Whereas The Daily Telegraph is a broadsheet which means that is for hard news, such as stories about tax, education or politics. They show things such as quality or serious press, which their audience ABC1 like to read, as it is aimed at higher demographic groups, unlike tabloid papers. Broadsheets use of a plainer layout, subtle titles and longer, more serious articles.

In these front pages, the Daily Mirror shows a large section on the 'queens £10m tax haven scandal' and this is because the Mirror is a left wing, labour supporting paper. However, the Daily Mail is a conservative paper, meaning their right wing support means they do not want to create a huge story on the Royal Family publicly going against them, which is why you can see the small article to the right of the front page, as they have to show the story to an extent as it is popular press, and what the readers want to see. This is because it covers; unexpectedness, Negativity, Elite persons, Personalisation and Proximity. Therefore meaning that both types of papers will want to report on this to gain high levels of readership as it what the public want to read about. 

Newspaper Codes, Conventions and Terminology

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 inbeteween 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.