ALCAPARAZ, Rocelle D.

BAC 2201-2
BAC 2-2 Mr. Alfredo G. Gabot
The Newspaper: Definition, Types, and Parts

What is a Newspaper?
A newspaper is a daily or weekly distributed printed paper in the form of a folded
compilation. It contains news, articles of opinion, features, and advertisements that are printed
in low-cost papers (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).

Different Types of Newspaper

There are several types of newspapers created that are classified based on the format,
periodicity, and scope.
According to publication format
Broadsheet
Also known as quality paper, broadsheet is the most common kind of newspaper.
Measures at 11 or 12 inches wide and 20 inches long, broadsheet papers usually utilize six
columns and are employed by serious newspapers, such as The New York Times and The Wall
Street Journal. These newspapers are being referred to as “heavy” due to the serious nature of
their content. A smaller version of the broadsheet is called a compact.
Tabloid
This type of newspaper is generally filled with celebrity-focused content and seldom
features serious news articles that are found in broadsheets. Measures 11 inches wide and 17
inches long, tabloids are image-led, ‘popular’ newspapers that can be subdivided into two
groups: red tops and middle market dailies. The red tops are tabloids that have red mastheads,
the large font title at the top of a newspaper front page containing its title. The content of this
report on politics and international news but focuses more on celebrity gossip and scandal.
Examples are The Sun, Daily Mirror, and Daily Star newspapers in the UK. The middle market
refers to tabloids that target readers of these papers, ranges between the red tops and the
broadsheets. Examples are the Daily Mail and the Daily Express in the UK.
Berliner
Also referred to as Midi, the Berliner is a newspaper with a page dimension of 470mm x
315mm. It is sold folded and is mid-way between a tabloid and a broadsheet that is one of the
most popular newspaper formats across Europe such as The Guardian.
Compact
This type of newspaper has broadsheet-quality content printed in a tabloid format. The
term “compact” was coined by big agencies who wanted to maintain their serious style of
presenting news yet want to size down their page dimensions. They started using this term to
avoid the aura of tabloid journalism.
According to periodicity
Daily
The daily newspaper, as its name indicates, is published every day. Sometimes with the
exception of Sundays, Saturdays, and some national holidays. It covers the most recent and
important news that spread daily.
Weekly
These newspapers are distributed once a week, normally on Saturdays or Sundays. It.
usually contains the news enlarged and complemented with additional information. Works of
investigative journalism and articles of opinion from renowned journalists are also often given
more space in these.
Biweekly, monthly, or semi-annual
These kinds of newspapers are often published by institutional or business publications.
Their content is usually according to the interest of a smaller audience. It usually covers the
achievements and projects of the organization.
According to its scope
Local
These newspapers contain recent and relevant information that caters to the concerns
and interests of their regional and local communities. Its format, design, and distribution points
are inlined to the needs and customs of the locals.
National
These newspapers contain news that circulates throughout the whole country. Its
content contains news about current events and the general interests of a country.
International
International newspapers refer to news and current events that are happening in other
countries. These contain reports on political, social, and economic developments around the
world.
Parts of the Newspaper
Front Page
The first page of a newspaper includes the title, all the publication information, index,
and the general news. The major story of the day will be placed in the most prominent position
and will contain a large, bold-faced headline.
General News
Usually found on the front page of the newspaper, it is the most important news in both
local and international.
Folio
Includes the publication information and often located under the name of the paper.
Information includes the date, page number, and the price of the paper.
News Article
A report on an event that has taken place. Articles that appear closest to the front page
or within the first section are those that editors consider being the most important and relevant
to their readers.
Feature Articles
Refers to articles that report about an issue, person, or event with added depth and
more background details.
Byline
Appears at the beginning of an article and gives the writer’s name.
Editorial Page
This section contains articles written by the editorial staff. They would write on certain
issues or events and give their perspectives from them.
Editorial Cartoons
These offer an opinion and convey a message about an important issue in an amusing,
entertaining, or poignant visual depiction.
International/Foreign News Section
This section contains news from other countries. It may address relationships between
two or more countries, political news, information about wars, droughts, disasters, or other
events that impact the world in some way.
Sports Section
This section contains articles on events about sports from local and international news.
This also contains well-known people in this industry.
Classified Ads Section
A section in the newspaper that contains advertisements. It is purchased and designed
for selling a product, lease, or service. A reader can also find job hirings here as well.
Business and Finance Section
This section contains business profiles and news reports about the state of commerce. It
also contains reports about foreign exchange rates, imports and exports, and prices of prime
commodities.
Entertainment or Lifestyle Section
This section contains reports about movies, radio, television, and other forms of
entertainment. It also concerns health, beauty, religion, hobbies, books, and authors.
Travel and Tourism Section
This section contains information about traveling and guides readers to scenic vacation
spots and gives details on the activities in these places.
Obituaries
This page in the newspaper has a list of people who recently passed away. These
contain their pictures and a short biography.
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