This revised edition of the perennial classic includes the latest information on the changes and trends in the world of journalism. It includes information on the exciting frontiers in digital journalism, including the use of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media to spread news. Also covered are the rise of citizen journalism and the new business models being considered because of the troubling times that print newspapers have faced. Students will be poised as tomorrow's journalism professionals with translatable skills no matter what conditions the future brings.
This comprehensive resource covers everything student journalists need to know in a rapidly changing media landscape. Approachable and non-intimidating, this book features important concepts and examples from current school publications from around the country. Foremost, it teaches skills such as the fundamentals of good writing and the basics of newspaper layout and design. Also addressed, however, are topics that journalists are only now facing such as the responsibilities of citizen journalists, managing a news website, and digital security for reporters in the electronic age. This textbook is on the cutting edge in teaching students how to navigate this evolving field. EBOOK PRICE LISTED IS FOR SINGLE USE ONLY. CONTACT US FOR A PRICE QUOTE FOR MULTI-USE ACCESS.
This impressive go-to source covers all the essential elements required for Journalism in high schools. Designed for easy reading and reference, it highlights important concepts and features examples from current high school publications from around the country. The Teachers Edition simplifies instruction and provides reference material. The Students Workbook and Teachers Workbook provide comprehensive additional exercises for further study.
A successful yearbook should have a creative theme that captures the history of the whole school year and ties the project together. This volume gives examples from standout yearbooks and provides tips to help a yearbook staff develop great copy. Students will discover how to condense their writing to fit within the design, conduct an interesting interview, capture the reader's attention with a strong lead, and write copy for academics, sports, and organizations. A must-have resource for any yearbook staff looking to take their project to the next level.
A resource for student journalists covers the duties of a journalist, styles of writing, the parts of a newspaper, newspaper and yearbook design, photography, and careers in journalism.
A modern media outlet needs staffers in many different departments to be successful, giving students a multitude of career options to explore. Beyond reporting and photography, young journalists can also get involved in advertising, business communications, copyediting, graphic design, public relations, research, and more. This volume provides profiles of different media personnel and describes the skills needed to thrive in each area, allowing students to assess which career might best suit their interests and talents.
High School Journalism covers all the essential elements required for journalism in high schools. Designed for easy reading and reference, it highlights important concepts and features examples from current high school publications from around the country. A teacher's edition simplifies instruction and provides reference material. The Student's Workbook and Teacher's Workbook provide comprehensive additional exercises for further study.
This eBook walks students from the history of American jounalism, through sports writing, editorial writing, yearbook and newpaper design to photography and careers in journalism. A full bodied context to prepare students for journalism now and after highschool.
A good columnist needs to have lots of ideas to write about people and issues that affect them. This volume will show young writers how curiosity and close observation of the world around them can turn into a column with a distinctive voice, whether they are writing an editorial, a review, a sports column, or a humorous piece. Studying examples from famous columnists or fellow student journalists can help writers develop their own style. Other types of columns, such as letters to the editor and surveys, are also discussed.
At the heart of all great newspapers are great journalists who not only excel at researching and interviewing, but can also turn that legwork into a persuasive, well-organized news article. In this volume, students will gain insight into each step of the reporting process: generating story ideas, finding sources, asking good questions, writing a lead that will grab readers' attention, structuring an article, integrating quotes, and writing captions for accompanying photos. Whether students are writing a recap story or doing an investigative feature, these tips will enrich any young journalist's writing ability.
In journalism, it is vital for each reporter's writing to be clear, concise, grammatically correct, and in the same style. This guide to style and editing explains some of the most common style rules, from the proper usage of punctuation to the placement of attributions. Like professional journalists, students will come to understand the importance of being specific, using active voice, and keeping their opinions out of their writing. Also included are tips on how to write an eye-catching headline that will fit within the space allotted for every story.
Stunning photography is a critical component of any news media. Though young photojournalists might lack the sophisticated equipment of a professional, they can use this resource to learn how to get great shots by paying attention to light, getting in the right position, and focusing on a center of interest and limiting dead space. Also discussed is the National Press Photographers Association's Code of Ethics. Young photographers will find all the tips they need to create stimulating images that will enhance their newspapers and yearbooks.
This volume details how a student newspaper staff can develop a successful online edition, from choosing a hosting site and content management system to uploading content and exploring social media. Other issues are also addressed, including online ethical guidelines, tracking site visitors, and interacting with readers. Though managing an online news presence may seem overwhelming, these strategies show how easy and rewarding it can be.
Though most news reporting is necessarily impartial and fact-driven, an editorial is the journalist's opportunity to share his or her opinion on an issue. In this volume, students will discover that research is still a key component in expressing their opinion. They will learn how to structure an argument, back it up, and influence readers. Whether discussing a problem in their school or addressing a broader national or international issue, young journalists can exert influence and credibility through their editorials.
Covering sports teams is one of the main responsibilities of a school newspaper. The sports reporter should be knowledgeable about the sport, develop relationships with the coaches and players, observe closely during practice and games, and keep track of team statistics and records. All this preparation will help the reporter write a compelling story that will draw the reader into even less familiar sports. This volume provides tips and strategies to help young reporters improve their sports journalism.
Just as professional news outlets have had to adjust to the technology-driven 24-hour news cycle, student journalists now have the opportunity to enhance their media coverage with videos, podcasts, and apps. This guide to multimedia productions will help students improve their video and audio content by having the right equipment, practicing their public-speaking skills, and using editing programs. Following these tips will allow young journalists to create outstanding multimedia projects to supplement their traditional reporting.
Feature stories are a great way to present in-depth investigations of an intriguing issue in one's school or community. Students will learn different ways to turn their detailed research into a gripping, well-structured piece. Examples from leading high school newspapers will inspire young journalists to create feature stories on topics important to them, whether that's a human-interest story, a personality profile, an informative feature, or a news feature.
Strong articles and photographs are not enough to make a great newspaper or yearbook. The content needs to be arranged in a design with adequate white space, consistent margins, and easy-to-read fonts. Students will be introduced to the technical elements and structures involved in design and the different ways that content can be arranged. Although it's tempting to try to draw readers in with distinctive colors and tricks, the most important aspect of design is to make the content easier to read, understand, and navigate. A vital resource for any school newspaper or yearbook staff.
Freedom of the press is one of the landmark constitutional rights in the United States, but that does not mean student journalists can write whatever they want without consequence. This volume recounts several important court cases involving freedom of expression at school-sponsored newspapers, explaining when a school administration might have the right to censor students' work. Other legal issues that student journalists need to be aware of, such as libel, defamation, and copyright, are also explored.
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