Monday, February 25, 2008

Some critics argue that newspapers should abandon the inverted pyramid news story structure. They say that television and radio deliver news much fast

In my opinion, I think that the newspapers shouldn’t abandon the inverted pyramid news story structure because I believe is a great way to persuade your reader into the story. Also the inverted pyramid structure is more accurate. I consider that the television and radio are not as accurate as the newspaper. Now a day the media is even focusing on things that are not that important like Britney Spears, while there are bigger things going on around us.

The critics should have in mind that not everybody can afford a television or a car radio, meanwhile they can go in a shop and get a newspaper for a few dollars but most of the times the newspapers are for free. Due to the technological advancements, people expect instant gratification when it comes to world events and in most cases the newspaper gives you a general overview of important information. Most Americans tune in to the 5 o’clock news because they receive information faster but I still think that the news are not as accurate. Also you need to have in mind that not everyone has time to sit and watch a television while you can read a newspaper anywhere.

I believe that the inverted pyramid is a very organized way of writing and getting the information to the reader as quick and accurate as possible. This structure makes it easy for the reader to skim through the news and grab the most important information without spending an entire hour sitting in front of a television.

1 comment:

chavi1984 said...

I completely agree with you if newspapers abandon the inverted pyramid it would be a mess. The inverted pyramid helps the writer stay organized and like you said the reader can quickly read the most important information of the news.