The Influence of The Media: A comparison between Broadsheets and Tabloids

Characteristics of Broadsheets and Tabloids

Articles Accessed

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2396290.ece &
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/5221322/Manchester-United-survive-first-half-scare-then-destroy-Spurs.html

 

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO ARTICLES BOTH ON THE MAN UTD GAME

TABLOID	BROADSHEET
Heading: “Simply Ronbelievable”	Heading: “Manchester United survive first half scare then destroy Spurs.”
The heading is a combination of the word believable and Ronaldo. The attempt is to describe Ronaldo as unbelievable. The language is highly informal.	The heading is longer, more informative and provides an accurate description of the game.
Language: “Next up, Arsenal fasten your seatbelts” “Nothing can stop United now”	Language: “seemingly unable...”
The language is biased and obviously is in the favour of Manchester United.	The language is cautious and suggests that other possibilities exist.

 

Broadsheets	Tabloids
-          Common newspaper format	-          11 x 17 inches
-          11 x 20 inches	-          Narrower than common newspapers
-          New York Times, The Gaurdian, The Independent, The Telegraph	-          The Sun, Daily Mail, The Enquirer
-          Sober Tone	-          Often emotive and use of slang
-          Unbiased opinion	-          Often sensationalised.
-          Simple black and white text	-          Often colourful