Questions??
- 1) What is the angle of a news story? Give an example to explain your answer.
An angle of a news story is the perspective of which a story is presented in. Changing the angle can effect the way a news story is reported. For example, when the 2011 Riots were happening the news, the BBC reported this story by only showing the rioters causing damage however what they didn't show was that the police was responsible for the riots because the police used force. However when the story was reported the BBC showed footage of the rioters causing trouble and the police reacting even though it was the other way around.
- 2) What is the difference between tabloid and broadsheet news coverage?
The difference between a tabloid and a broadsheet is the fact that a tabloid is more modern, uses more graphics and reports stories based around crime, celebrities or sport. A broadsheet news coverage however is formal, has less graphics and more depth in the story it covers which are international news stories, politics and economic news.
- 3) What would be an example of a tabloid-style TV news programme?
An example of a tabloid-style TV news programme would be Sky News or BBC3 60 Second News.
- 4) What would be an example of a broadsheet-style TV news programme?
An example of a broadsheet-style TV News programme would be BBC News at 6 or Channel 4 News.
- 5) What is the difference between international, national, regional and local news coverage?
International: World News
National: United Kingdom
Regional: London/ Yorkshire/ Scotland
Local: West London / Leeds / Edinburgh
BBC News coverage of the election story.
- 1) Is this international, national, regional or local news? How can you tell?
The news is national and this is because the report was about the views of David Cameron and Ed Miliband who both play a big part in the UK government and the election will affect the whole of the United Kingdom.
- 2) What angle does the report take on the story?
In this report the BBC have a strong angle towards what the MP's plan to do for the UK in the future. They make the report equal by showing both David Cameron and Ed miliband talking about what they will do to change the UK for the better.
- 3) Is this more tabloid or broadsheet-style coverage?
The report on this news story is a broadsheet-style of news coverage and this is because the BBC reported this story with balanced views.
- 4) What kind of audience would you expect to watch this type of TV news programme? Why?
The type of audience I would expect to watch this report would be a proffesional, of class ABC1, UK citizens who care for their future. Who are also most likely to vote.
Sky News coverage of the election story.
- 1) Is this international, national, regional or local news? How can you tell?
This is national news because the report was about the upcoming elections which is to do with the United Kingdom.
- 2) What angle does the report take on the story?
They give more details about David Cameron and the Conservative party.
- 3) Is this more tabloid or broadsheet-style coverage?
The report on this news is a tabloid-style of news coverage and this is because Sky News after reporting the story they showed footage of Larry the cat, which is the cat of 10 Downing Street.
- 4) What kind of audience would you expect to watch this type of TV news programme? Why?
The type of audience I would expect to watch this report would be a less professional class of ABC1, of 25-45 year olds. Who are also most likely to vote.
STV(Scottish)coverage of the election story.
- 1) Is this international, national, regional or local news? How can you tell?
This is an national story because even though it was reported from Scotland the elections do still effect Scotland because they are in the United Kingdom.
- 2) What angle does the report take on the story?
They give more information about the Scottish party and talk about how the Scottish party will make changes, this is biased considering that their TV news provider is Scottish this means that there is not enough coverage of the other parties however the Conservative party and Labour party are mentioned at the end.
- 3) Is this more tabloid or broadsheet-style coverage?
This is a broadsheet-style coverage because there is a high level of formality when reporting this story. There are also aspects of a tabloid-style coverage as there were selfies taken during the bulletin, and there were also animations of the key dates.
- 4) What kind of audience would you expect to watch this type of TV news programme? Why?
The type of audience I would expect to watch this report would be a Scottish based audience most likely to be watched with the whole family because the use of animations make the broadcast interesting to children/ teenagers. Who are also most likely to vote.
Channel 4 News coverage of the Election Story.
- 1) Is this international, national, regional or local news? How can you tell?
This is a National story because its talking about the United Kingdom and who will be the upcoming Prime Minister.
- 2) What angle does the report take on the story?
The angle which the report has taken on the story is mostly based around UKIP and their plans for the future, Europe is also mentioned in the report and how UKIP want the UK to not be in the EU anymore. However other parties were also discussed so there would of been no accusations of them being biased. There is also footage of both David Cameron and Ed Miliband talking about how they will make a difference in the UK for the next 5 years, there is also a clip of David Cameron contradicting Ed Miliband and what he claims to happen if he is chosen as the next Prime Minister.
- 3) Is this more tabloid or broadsheet-style coverage?
Channel 4 News reported this story in a broadsheet-style coverage of the story because they include long interviews including an interview with an accountant who talks about the economy, even though there are some graphics and animations the coverage is mostly broadsheet-styled.
- 4) What kind of audience would you expect to watch this type of TV news programme? Why?
The kind of audience that I would expect to watch a report like this would be an audience of ABC1 class, who are also interested in the upcoming economy this means that they are also professional and formal. They are most likely to be within the ages of 18-47 year olds who are also most likely to vote.
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