Monday, 9 December 2013

Hard News vs Soft News

Hard News 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nsa-document-raises-questions-about-canada-in-g8-spying-1.2447398

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/generic-drug-switch-by-shoppers-outrages-parents-1.2445658

This article is considered a hard news article because it effects not only Canada but the United States as well. It is a fast paced article that is on the main page of the website. The second article is considered a hard news article because it effects all people in Canada because it is dealing with a drug form Shoppers Drug mart.

Soft News

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/tv-violence-rated-erratically-on-broadcast-vs-cable-study-1.2456798

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/paul-walker-memorial-in-california-draws-thousands-1.2456123

These articles are considered soft new articles because they are articles dealing with entertainment, television programs, or print articles.

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