Reports on a survey in which journalism advisers were asked to rule as they believed a judge would on ten hypothetical situations generalized from actual court decisions regarding freedom of the press. Describes the educational backgrounds and characteristics of the advisers who scored highest on the questions. (GW)

A test of the knowledge of 378 high school publications advisers, editors, and principals regarding First Amendment rights revealed that advisers had the most knowledge, followed by editors and then by principals. Characteristics of the most knowledgeable advisers were then identified. (GT)

This study surveyed principals, sponsors, advisers, and student editors concerning their knowledge of communication law in relation to freedom of the press under the First Amendment. Relevant court decisions were selected and the circumstances of ten composite cases were formulated; respondents were asked to indicate, for each case, how a judge…

A questionnaire survey of 42 principals, 61 newspaper advisers, and 48 student editors from 126 secondary schools was conducted concerning their knowledge of communication law in relation to freedom of the press under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Relevant court decisions were selected and the circumstances of ten…