Module 5　Newspapers and Magazines

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　　How to Improve a Newspaper Design

　　Do you ever wonder why there are some newspapers that are really popular and have a wide readership？Then，try to take a look at their design.Remember，the first thing that people get to see in a newspaper is its layout(布局)．Nobody would bother reading the whole paper，especially if it doesn't look interesting.So，if you want to make your publication look more attractive and increase your readership，try these four easy steps to improve your newspaper design.

　　Purchase a Publishing Design Program

　　Buying software on publishing design can help a lot in creating the perfect layout for your paper.Try to look for programs that can create layouts for you，which includes typesetting and template (模板)features.

　　Set Up a Basic Template

　　Templates not only make your task simpler and easier but can also help you come up with neat layouts.Try to refer to the designs of top newspapers for you to be able to take note of the typefaces(字型)for headlines，front pages，etc.

　　Pick an Identifiable Typeface for Your Logo

　　Another thing to do to improve your newspaper design is to have a clear typeface for your logo (标识语)．This lets your readers know the type of content your paper has.Keep in mind that the simpler the logo，the better.

　　Organize the Sections of Your Newspaper

　　For a better reading experience，try to come up with a way on how to organize your paper's content.One good example is to separate it into sections and pages.Also，give each section a header so that your readers will not be confused when looking for specific articles that they want to read.

　　A newspaper's design is an important factor in determining whether your paper will have a lot of subscribers or not.By following these four simple things，you will definitely be able to improve your newspaper design.

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1．Do you agree the four easy steps can improve your newspaper design?