Select a ‘page lead’ from a news page in your local weekly or daily paper (ie
p3, 5 or 7) and include a weblink or scan for your tutor. Examine the space
and prominence allocated to the page lead - the longest story on the page,
with the largest headline - and any picture story (if this is a different item).
State whether or not you think the prominence given to these stories was
adequate and appropriate, or not. Give your reasons, relating the handling of
the stories to other items on the page, or on other pages, as appropriate.
Ideally your explanation should try to explore why the stories were given this
prominence, whether you agree with the decision, and why