Research Techniques

Journalism Research

1:When was the first daily newspaper published in England?

The first and most significant development of the new century was the publication of the first English daily newspaper, the Daily Courant, which began on 11 March 1702. The 18th century was a period of innovation and evolution for newspapers.

2: Why do you think there was a small circulation of readers at this time?

Not many people in this time went to school, as you would have had to come from a wealthy background. Therefore, not many people were educated enough to read the newspapers or afford them.

3: Why did newspapers become more popular in the 19^th Century?

The beginning of the 19^th century there wasn’t much technology apart from radio and tvs . This means if people wanted to know the recent news they would have to buy the newspapers.

4: Why were they so powerful at the beginning of the 19^th Century?

5: What changed in the 20^th Century to affect the power of the newspapers?

6: How do you think newspapers have had to overcome these changes?