NEWSPAPER

A Newspaper is a form of printed media consisting of a number of

sheets of printed papers.
It contains informative articles on news, education, events, reviews
and advertisement.

 A newspaper is usually printed on

relatively inexpensive, low-grade
paper such as newsprint.
The news organizations that publish
newspapers are themselves often
metonymically called newspapers.
Most newspaper are now published
online as well as in print

 The online versions are called online

newspapers or new sites.
Newspapers are typically published daily
or weekly. News magazines are also
weekly, but they have a magazine format.
With the spread of education, the
popularity and importance of newspapers
have increased by leaps and bounds.
Everybody today wants to read a
newspaper.

 The important function of newspaper is to bring us

news of the world. News is their chief interest and
charm.
They tell us what is happening not only in our
country but in other countries of the world as well.
Without news papers, we would be like a frog in a
well who knows nothing of the outside world.
Besides this, the newspapers are also an important
means of communication between the government
and the people .It is through the newspapers that
the government places its programmes, its policies,
and its achievements, before the people.

 The newspaper should, however, be read with caution,

for its capacity to do harm is great. Most people believe
everything that is reported by the newspaper. As a
result, the newspaper exerts a profound influence on
the minds of reader.
General interest newspapers typically publish news
articles and feature articles on national and
international news as well as local news. The news
includes political events and personalities, business
and finance, crime, severe weather, and natural
disasters; health and medicine, science, and
technology; sports; and entertainment, society, food
and cooking.

HISTORY
The emergence of the new media in the 17
th century has to be seen in close
connection with the spread of printing
press from which the publishing press
derives its name.

 The German language Relation aller

furnemmenund gedenck Historien,
printed from 1605 onwards by Johann
Carolus in Strasbourg, is often
recognized as the first newspaper.
The first English language
newspaper, Corrant out of italy,
Germany, etc, was published in
Amsterdam in 1620.

 Opregte Haarlemsche Courant from

Haarlem, first published in 1656, is the
oldest paper still printed. It was forced to
merge with the newspaper Haarlems
Dagblad in 1942 when germany occupied
the Netherlands.
The first successful English daily, The Daily
Courant, was published from 1702- 1735.

A newspaper typically meets four criteria:

Publicity: its contents are reasonably accessible to the public.
Periodicity: it is published at regular intervals.
Currency: its information is as up to date as its publication
schedule allows.
Universality: it covers a range of topics.

CLASSIFICATION
Formerly newspapers contained only news. But now they
contain not only news but also views on various subjects.
Thus, now, there are various classes of papers. They can be
classified according to the number of times they appear in a
year. Some are printed daily, some twice in a week, some
weekly, some fortnightly, some monthly.

EDUCATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF NEWSPAPER

The importance of newspaper has been
increased greatly by the spread of
education. Education sharpens ones
curiosity about events in distant lands and
also makes one conscious of the necessity
to maintain ones reading habits. In both
respects, the newspaper appeals most,
especially if one finds little time to read
books.

 The educational functions of newspaper are

discussed below:
1. Current events study and its analysis- News paper
describes and analysis of national, international and
local importance. It presents socio-political and
economic news with details to develop an insight
into the matter among the readers.
2. Vocational knowledge- Newspapers bring out the job
opportunity, discussion about production and
consumption of wealth notices, adverstiment of
public and private sectors, rate of commodities and

other valuable information.

3. Development of socio-political
consciousness- the educative role of
newspaper is to bring about proper
knowledge and the socio-political
awareness among the people. It ensures
better understanding of people about
their rights and duties as citizens and act
as the public platform to express views
even against the government

ADVANTAGES OF NEWSPAPER
They keep us informed of what is happening in
other parts of the country and the world. They
give us information about the latest inventions,
researches, discoveries, etc. and new ideas.
The traders advertise their goods in the papers.
This help to push up the sale of their goods.
They build the nation and also guide the
government of the country. They generally make
healthy criticisms of the activities of the
government.

 Newspaper quote inspiring speeches of famous

and successful personalities.
The social malpractices are brought to the notice
of common people through this medium of
communication.
It helps to become creative in ideas.
It provides opportunity to express and share in
areas of education and learning.

DISADVANTAGES Of NEWSPAPER
It may spread communal hatred and foment
rebellion or revolt.
The reader may get deceived by false
advertisement that may appear in a
newspaper.
The people at powerful positions may use
the newspaper to create fabricated stories to
create public opinion in their favor.
Illiterate people are not able to read.

CONCLUSION
Newspapers have become an essential
part of modern life.
The modern man starts his day by reading
over the news with a cup of tea.

 Newspapers are called the mirrors of the

world.
They reflect and report the trends and
happenings from all parts of the world.
They design in a complete picture of our day-today life.
Newspapers are the guardians of democracy.
they keep the general peoples well informed to
the world about the goings on.
It perform the duty of making people aware of
everything.

 The importance of newspaper can never

be denied. They serve as a link between
the people and government.
Mass media can work as catalytic agents
and help accelerating the pace of progress
in the developing countries.

THANK YOU
Presented by
TRACY JOSE