Parts of a Newspaper

Front Page

The title, the publication information, the index, and the important stories that will catch the most
attention are all found on the first page of a newspaper. The most important story of the day will
be shown prominently on the front page, with a huge, bold-faced title. The subject could be of
national importance or a local story.

Headline
A headline is the description of a newspaper story that appears at the top of the piece, usually on
the front page, in large letters.

 At most, 5-10 words

 Should be correct and specific.
 Use present tense and active verbs, but don't start with a verb
 Use infinitive form of verb for future actions
 Do not use articles - a, an, the
 Avoid using conjunctions like and; instead, use a comma.
 Complete sentences or imply complete sentences are preferred.
 Avoid redundancy - headlines describe instead of repeating the lead.
 Don't use pronouns that aren't identified.
 Avoid being clever for the sake of being clever.

Editorial Page
It's a part of a newspaper or magazine where the writers or editors express their thoughts on current
events. It is thought to be a short essay on current events in which the authors express their views on
the publishing company, which are seen as the views of the entire publishing firm. The disclaimer is
presented if an article is authored by someone who is not a member of the outsiders.
 Classified Ads Page
A brief advertisement placed in a newspaper or magazine, usually to sell or buy something, or to find
or offer employment.

Business and Finance Page

Businessmen and individuals interested in business will find information on banking in this section.
Foreign exchange rates, imports and exports, and key commodity prices are all factors to consider.

Sports News

This section offers information about upcoming sporting events both within and outside of the
country. There are some well-known sports figures in this area.

Folio
The publication information is usually found under the title of the paper on the folio. The date, page
number, and, on the front page, the price of the paper are all included in this information.

Letters to the Editor

These are letters to a newspaper from readers, frequently in response to a story. They
frequently include strong thoughts about a recent article in the newspaper. Although letters
to the editor should not be utilized as objective sources for a research project, they might be
useful as quotes to support a point of view.
 Editorial Cartoons
In a hilarious, engaging, or sad visual depiction, they provide a viewpoint and deliver a message about
an important problem.

Byline

On paper, bylines appear after the article's header or subhead but before the dateline or body material.
It's usually always preceded with the word "by" or some other wording indicating that the information
is the author's name.

Local and International News

News from throughout the country and around the world is included.

General News

This is usually the most important local and international news. These are normally found on the paper's
front page. The headline of the news is printed in large, strong characters and is referred to as a "banner
headline."

Entertainment or Lifestyle

Interviews with celebrities, fascinating people, and people who make a difference in their communities
are common in lifestyle sections. Health, beauty, religion, hobbies, books, and authors are among the
other topics covered in the entertainment and lifestyle sections.
 Travel and Tourism

It includes a travel guide that takes travelers to picturesque holiday sites and provides information on
the activities available there.

Home and Culture

Budgeting, cooking, home renovation, and other topics are covered.

Announcement and Obituary

Contains information about the activities of various religious divisions, as well as a list of persons who
have died recently, as well as the date and location of their interment.
 Sections of Campus Journalism

A. Front Page
1. Local News - Insider information about what's going on in the country.
2. Foreign News - News from somewhere else in the world.
3. Dateline News - A story from outside the city it starts with a dateline that lists the location where the
news was reported, the date, and the source of the material if it wasn't authored by local staff. The
portions and sections of a community, metropolitan, or national newspaper are largely the same.
4. Weather News - Typically a framed forecast of the area, with temperature, wind directions, and
velocities thrown in for good measure.
5. Index - A header line showing the location of an important insight page article and the page where it
may be found.
6. Other things found on the Front Page:
a. Nameplate –The nameplate for the campus paper includes the volume number, issue number,
publication period, school name and location, and the slogan (if any). It also has the publication's
official logo on it.
b. Ears – On either side of the nameplate, there are two small boxes.
c. Banner – The main headline is in the largest and strongest type. It is the title of the day's most
important news, which is known as banner news. It might or might not run the length of the page.
It's also known as a streamer.
d. Running head – Two or more lines make create a head.
e. Headline – Any news story's headline. Only the title of a news story is referred to as a headline.
f. Deck – A bank or readout headline is a subordinate headline that appears directly below its mother
headline.
g. Lead – The first paragraph of a news story. It could be a single word, a phrase, a sentence, or even
a paragraph.
h. News story – The lead and the text, which is the development of the lead, make up the entire tale
of an event.
i. Columns – The horizontal partition of a newspaper into sections. A normal school paper is divided
into five columns of 12 ems apiece, although many national papers are structured into eight
columns.
j. Column rule – The vertical line that separates the columns on the page. A gap, generally one em
wide, divides most newspaper pages into columns. The sunken rule refers to this area.
k. Fold – The imaginary horizontal line that evenly splits a newspaper into two sections.
l. Byline – The name of the student writer who wrote the article is referred to as a byline. It's usually
right behind the headline. In most campus papers, the author's full name is usually written.
m. Box – Line rules encompass news materials.
n. Cut – A metal plate bearing a newspaper’s illustration, also known as cliché.
o. Cutline – A caption is the text that appears next to photographs and other works of art.
p. Kicker –A tagline is a phrase that is placed above but smaller than a headline. It's termed a hammer
if it's bigger than the headline.
q. Credit line - a line giving the source of story of illustration.
B. Editorial Page
a. Main Editorial - is an article that expresses the campus paper's position or viewpoint on a topic. It does
not include the name of the author because it represents the editorial board's majority vote. As a result,
it expresses a common viewpoint.
b. Column - Like an editorial article, it's also an opinion piece. The difference is that the writer's identity
appears in the byline, and the opinions are limited to one author.
c. Op-ed - is an opinion piece as well, although the author is not a member of the editorial board. The
byline also includes the author's name.
d. Letter to the Editor - refers to a letter-style essay sent to the campus newspaper. It discusses issues
affecting students, instructors, the school, and even the country.
e. Editorial Cartoon - is a satire that reflects a viewpoint on a certain topic. The editorial cartoon is usually
connected to the main text. However, there are times when it can stand on its own.
f. Folio - Contains the name of the campus paper, as well as the page title, page number, and publication
date. Except for the first page and the last page, it is written at the top of the page and may be seen on
all pages.
g. Masthead - features the name and logo of the university paper, as well as the volume and issue
numbers, as well as the names of the editorial board and staff, as well as their respective positions.

C. Features Page
- The features page's material also differs depending on the campus paper's focus. This could
be a news article, a personality profile, a human interest story, a trend story, an informative feature, a news
analysis, a how-to feature, personal tales, or an investigative story. All of these topics will be covered in
greater depth in subsequent units.

D. Sports Page
- The highlights and top players in the school intramurals are frequently featured in the sports
section of a campus publication. It may, however, include pieces about community-wide popular sports
as well as regional and national athletic event issues. Writing these articles could take the shape of sports
analysis, sports editorials, backgrounders, prophetic sports news, and so on.

E. Literary Page
 Article Types
 Poems
 Short Story

F. Community Development Page

G. Science and Technology Page

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