The Guardian

• What is The Guardian?

  A British national daily newspaper
• What is the average daily print circulation of The Guardian?

  Approximately 105,000 in the UK
• What percentage of The Guardian's readership is male?

  54%
• What was The Guardian's original format?

  Broadsheet
• Why did The Guardian change its format?

  Cost reasons and changing consumer needs
• What are the focus areas of GCSE Component 1: Exploring the Media?

  • Media language
  • Representation
  • Media contexts
• How does the dominant image of Boris Johnson in The Guardian portray him?

  As unsportsmanlike and inept
• What does the caption of the photograph of Boris Johnson include?

  His activity, dog's name, and location
• What does the term "party" in the headline imply about Johnson?

  It reinforces his clownlike appearance
• What does the headline "Inquiry launched into Mone over ‘VIP Lane’ deal" suggest?

  It highlights Conservative dishonesty
• What does the coverline "What we miss about working in the office" suggest?

  It reflects the work-from-home culture
• How are the headlines across The Guardian's front page characterized?

  Focused, factual, and unemotional
• What is the G2 supplement in The Guardian?

  A lighter alternative to hard news stories
• What does the use of intertextuality in The Guardian reveal?

  Insights on target audience interests
• What are possible areas for further investigation in media studies related to newspapers?

  • Code and conventions of newspapers
  • Narrative techniques
  • Representation and stereotypes
• Who served as Boris Johnson's Chief Political Advisor from 2019-2020?

  Dominic Cummings
• What was the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as of April 2022?

  Approximately 6 million deaths globally
• What legal measures were put in place during the UK lockdown?

  Banning indoor gatherings of more than two
• What does PPE stand for in healthcare settings?

  Personal Protective Equipment
• Who became the pro-western leader of Ukraine in 2019?

  Volodymyr Zelensky
• What significant action did Russia take in December 2021 regarding Ukraine?

  Increased troop numbers at the border
• How is The Guardian politically characterized?

  As having mainstream left political values
• How does The Guardian's ownership differ from most other newspapers?

  It is not owned by shareholders
• How does The Guardian portray the Conservatives in its cover stories?

  As amoral and untrustworthy
• What does the main image of Boris Johnson lack that is typical for a Prime Minister?

  Formal clothing and composure
• What does the inclusive language in the Ukraine story suggest?

  Support for the issue by The Guardian
• How do stereotypes function in The Guardian's representation of office workers?

  To communicate features quickly
• What are possible areas for further investigation regarding representation in media studies?

  • Theoretical perspectives (e.g. Stuart Hall)
  • Comparison with tabloid representations
• The Guardian's Left-of-Center Leanings

  Supporting progressive policies, workers' rights, public services, and environmental protection, with a focus on social justice and human rights
• The Guardian's Editorial Stance

  Liberal and Left-of-center, advocating for social justice, progressive values, and human rights
• The Guardian's Implications


  Focus on social justice and human rights, critical analysis, opposition to opposing views, and partnerships with like-minded organizations
• What is one insight about The Guardian's target audience?

  It appeals to their interests and lifestyle
• Who served as Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Chief Political Advisor from 2019-2020?

  Dominic Cummings
• What happened to Dominic Cummings at the end of 2020?

  He was forced out of Downing Street
• When was COVID-19 first identified?

  December 2019
• When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?

  March 2020
• How many deaths had COVID-19 caused globally by April 2022?

  Approximately 6 million
• What legal measures were put in place during the UK lockdown?

  Banning indoor gatherings of more than two people
• What could happen to those found breaking lockdown laws?

  They could be fined
• What was advised for workers at the start of lockdown?

  To work from home