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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media forms > journalism > newspaper types > free newspapers
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > journalism > newspaper types > free newspapers
... > social science subjects > business and management > types of industry > communication industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > newspaper types > free newspapers
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > newspaper types > free newspapers
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > newspaper types > free newspapers

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free newspapers  

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  • Free newspapers are dailies that are given away free of charge to readers, typically Monday through Friday. often quite thin and tabloid in physical format, free newspapers usually feature shorter news stories, employ news agency copy, and emphasize lifestyle and entertainment coverage. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Free Newspapers]

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