Newspapers
Different types of newspapers
Broadsheets or quality newspapers: printed on a large paper format, known for in-depth, objective reporting, and high-quality investigative journalism; focus on hard news, politics, business, and extensive editorial commentary rather than entertainment or sensationalism; traditionally aimed at educated, professional, and affluent readers;
United Kingdom: The Guardian; The Telegraph; The Times
United States: Wall Street Journal; New York Times; Washington Post
Tabloids (also known as gutter press, redtops, yellow press, or populars): smaller, more compact-sized publications, characterised by sensationalist reporting, large arresting headlines, and a heavy focus on celebrity gossip, crime, and human interest stories;
United Kingdom: Daily Mail; The Sun
United States: New York Post
Task 1
Check out the links above and find national newspapers in your country which are equivalent to broadsheets and tabloids in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Ex. 1: Study the adjectives below which describe reporting styles. Decide which refer to broadsheet and tabloid journalism.
reliable - predictable - biased towards (in favour of sth.) - entertaining - unreliable - sensationalist - harmful - factual - provocative - controversial - judgemental - balanced
