In the Papers
One day later
January 29, 1986
Daily newspapers carry the story of the Challenger disaster.
| Newspaper Characteristics | |
| AUDIENCE: | General public |
| AUTHOR: | Journalists |
| TIMELINESS: | Provides the most up-to-date information available. Usually carries live reports of "What's happening now" with little time for analysis. | CONTENT: | Depends upon importance of event. May include some off-the-cuff analysis, interviews with specialists, editorial opinions, and graphs and photographs. | TYPE OF SOURCE: | Primary |