Newspaper Articles Structure

Headline:
Newspapers like tabloids often use puns or other techniques such as alliteration, to captivate their   audience. However broadsheets tend to use a more informative and formal headline.




Introduction:
As the first paragraph in an article, the introduction is very important. Gives detail to what the article is going to be about and it needs to be interesting for the reader to carry on reading. The first paragraph is often known as the stand-first, printed in bold font.




Elaboration:
The next few paragraphs tell the reader more about the story that is outlined. They inform the readers about the What, When, Where, Who and Why of the story.




Quotes:
 Almost all news stories have comments from those involved or from voyeurs. This is to make the newspaper more interesting and balanced viewpoint. They could alternatively make the article more subjective by sensationalising the reaction of the public, making it biased.




Projection:

Many stories tell the reader what might happen in relation to the event or people in the report. This might include a quote from a police officer, an MP, a family member or a general prediction of outcomes.