Construction of a News Report

Narrative

This article has presented the reader with information that gives them a clear understanding of what it's about. This can help entice the reader more, because they don't lack knowledge or are confused about the written text they are given.

Structure

Moreover, the structure has been set out in three short columns, embedded with short paragraphs. Each paragraph gives the reader more information and understanding on the story, but not in too much detail so that the reader will be inclined to read ahead. Majority of news stories will structure their work so that the more important or interesting information is written first, shortly followed by the less important information. Therefore, this article highlights that 'Brady's body will be released only after a coroner is satisfied that his ashes will not be scattered on Saddleworth Moor', is seen as more important than 'he suffered a cardiac arrest'. Despite the structure of this article, some readers may find how Ian Brady died more intriguing than what the coroner has to say. It indicates voyeuristic elements, as many people would find how he suffered of more interest. However, the main focus on the story is where is ashes will be buried, so the cause of death is irrelevant.

Headline

Firstly, the noun 'moor' would have been used to captivate more readers, as this word will remind many (if they have forgotten) on the significance of Ian Brady and what he had done. The bold headline instantly stands out from the narrative text, which would be the main focus to try to intrigue the reader into wanting to find out more information. There is not further information on who is in fear, so it is up to the reader to read the article and find out; it has been used as an enigma, as a way of creating mystery.

The Intro

In addition to this, the use of the intro is to encourage the reader to continue reading. In most cases, they are very short and consist of approximately 30 words, where the concept is easy to understand. The intro in this article, is to highlight to the reader there is a discussion of where Brady's ashes will be rested.

Focus

For this article, the reader is aware that the focus is on Ian Brady. The journalist has deliberately used personalisation to provoke human interest in the reader. The names and ages of the victims has been used as a focus point in one short paragraph, which creates sympathy for the families involved and gets the reader more upset. Also, quotes are also used to emphasize importance, where by the journalist has included a quote from a victim's brother.