The alternative format PhD, in which doctoral candidates produce a thesis composed of a series of peer reviewed publications, is growing in popularity internationally. However, across the HE (HE) system in the United Kingdom (UK), universities have been slower to adopt the alterative thesis format. This paper presents a systematic narrative review…

An examination of five leading advertising journals over seventeen years revealed that the number of graduate student "authors" increased over time. However, there was no increase in the total number of "articles" with graduate student authors. More than 70 percent of graduate students who authored or co-authored the published…

This article analyzed the development of Russian media education researches from 1950 to 2010 years. The list of theses of the Russian authors on the subject of Media Education is about 180 titles since 1950. Nearly 70 of them have been defended for the recent 10 years. From 1950 till 1959 six theses were defended, from 1960 till 1969--15; from…

Reports on complaints and inquiries received from student newspaper advisers concerning mass mailing advertising solicitations. (RL)

Reports and analyzes statistical and financial data from a nationwide survey of college publications. (RL)

A brief overview of journalism education and student publications in developing African nations. (RL)

Explores research on student-produced magazines at journalism schools, including the nature of various programs and curricular structures, ethical considerations, and the role of faculty advisors. Addresses collateral sources that provide practical and philosophical foundations for the establishment and conduct of magazine production programs.…

Analyzes how privacy laws affect the student journalist. (RL)

Examines the issue of academic freedom for publications advisers, especially those at private institutions. (RL)

Examines the state of the art of investigative reporting on college campuses. (RL)

Explains in basic terms legal principles that form the bases for libel and invasion of privacy--all of which should be known to those involved in the process of publishing or broadcast of student media. (HOD)

Doctoral research in rehabilitation during 1982 and 1983 is reviewed. The methodology used to compile and categorize items in the bibliography is described along with reference citations, a summary, and observable trends. Includes 21-page bibliography of doctoral dissertations. (Author/NB)

Intended to provide information to the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA), this paper investigates the state of yearbook instruction and production in high schools, toward which direction the yearbooks are heading, and whether services offered to members by the IHSPA (conference sessions, the annual yearbook contest, and teaching handouts)…

A recent court decision in Arcata, California, is bringing First Amendment press freedom for high school journalists back into the news. (RL)

Illustrates how important it is that advisers of college student publications understand and practice freedom of the press on their campuses. (RL)