The eye-trac study: The eyes have it

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The Poynter Institute's 'Eyes on the News' study released in 1990 in the United States is the first of its kind and takes a detailed look at the way readers actually read newspapers. The study generated new enthusiasm for inventing better ways to organize content and help readers navigate the newspaper.

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Wondering how to attract younger readers?

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A smaller version than the larger newspaper, written in easy to understand language can attract groups who are not used to reading especially young people, immigrants and people with dyslexia. Journalists with special skills and the ability to teach are needed, to produce this kind of newspaper.

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Bands, bargains and Bakersfield: How one paper is using the Web to meet young readers on their turf

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Bakersfield Criagslist, which was launched in February 2005, was the first and foremost young, hip online commerce community created by a US newspaper. Dozens of bands publicize their gigs in their events calendar whereas others post personals and 'musicians wanted' ads.

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