Research: The Basingstoke Observer

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What can I take from the Basingstoke Observer?

• The newspaper's name is big, this is common in a lot of newspapers, it is placed in the top left corner and is around 3/4 of the width of the front cover.
• There is also a tag line which is placed around the newspapers name.
• The tag line is quite small, so it can fit in as part of the newspaper 'logo'.
• Under the title there is essential information such as the date, establishing date and website.
• There is then a section below, spanning the width of the front cover, which shows off the articles inside, this section is quite visually attractive.
• Space is left in the article on the front page, which is used for various purposes.
• There is then a small space for a context before the adverts
• The advertising section is always split into three equally sized adverts.
• Right at the bottom of the front cover, there is the areas that the newspaper covers.
• Apart from advertising, the inside page is split into five distinct sections (which are shown in the presentation).
• The section at the top, displaying the date, website etc. is continued through out.
• The stories in the news bites are often on positive subjects, such as praise.

I can take these points and now incorporate them into my own work.