Sky news covered the bizarre story in which President Trump suggests tests should be carried out to see if disinfectants could perhaps be the cure for Covid-19.
Sky news were magnificent in their cover image and headline for this article; it’s not everyday you see a news piece with a word leader encouraging bleach to be ingested. The image and headline easily make this piece stand out in long list of coronavirus themed articles.
‘Ian collier’ [ sky news journalist] begins the article with quotations from ‘Trump’ and a medical professional. This layout allows both ideas to be heard and allow the reader to formulate their on conclusion on this incredible story. The quotes are contradicting of each other, but ‘Collier’ does a good job of not being biased.
Following the quotations is a poster that displays an extensive list of improper use of disinfectants. Once again, beneficial reading for the reader and stack the evidence in favour of the medical professional.
Following the improper usage of disinfectants poster , is a video of Trump speaking at his press conference. The clip provides the reader with much needed clarity about this idiotic idea even reached Trump’s thought process.
Up next in the article is an audio list that accumulates 10 hours and 4 minutes. The audio list critically evaluates the ideas and decisions that Trump has made during this unprecedented time.
‘Collier’ ends the article on a hard hitting note of doctors warning of the dangers if people actually follow through with Trump’s idea. A doctor warns that it is “irresponsible” and “dangerous ; it could kill people.
Overall, the article was short and compact, but full with the relevant information; It provided clarity in terms of where this thought process even originated and included quotations that linked in nicely with the article.
ScottMcCabe2020 