After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Discuss the development of the colonial and early American press.
   
• Explain how tabloid newspapers differ from broadsheet newspapers.
   
• Describe the four major types of newspapers today, with examples.
   
• Name six basic news values used by journalists.
   
• Discuss the risks that reporters take to cover the news.
   
• Explain how the Internet and mobile technology have changed the news and newspaper business.