What types of journalism are there?
Newspapers and magazines (periodicals) are the most common types of
publications. Despite their differences, they have many similarities.
Look at the tables outlining the parts, content, and purpose of each section.
Magazines
| Part |
Content |
Purpose |
| Cover |
Name of magazine
Graphics
Highlights of magazine's content |
Identify magazine
Catch reader's attention |
| Table
of Contents |
Lists contents |
Assist reader |
| Editorial |
Editorial
Letters to the editor |
Persuade
Inform
Entertain |
| Feature
Articles |
Longer high interest articles |
Entertain
Inform |
| Columns
|
Shorter, regular expository
or persuasive articles |
Entertain
Inform
Persuade |
| Advertisements
(Ads) |
Paid ads |
Sell
Persuade |
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