Describes how newspapers are using Video Display Terminals in the newsroom to improve speed and efficiency. Suggests that students would do well to acquire some familiarity with computers. (TJ)

Points to the careers of several journalists to show how students can gain entry into the field of journalism; discusses four qualities possessed by successful journalists: an interest in people, an interest in communicating, a sense of perfection, and a desire to learn. (GW)

Illustrates basic elements of typographic design, with tips on their use. (RL)

Examines the role of the publications advisor as a professional, an educator, and as a journalist. (RB)

Ten guidelines for good journalism are drawn from the best characteristics of old and new journalism. (RN)

This report discusses the graphic strategies available to editors for positioning the day's news. The purposes of the report are: (1) to introduce those in charge of designing the newspaper page to the structural approach to design (the structural approach is defined as incorporating horizontal and vertical structures in the available spaces,…

Recommends that high school journalism departments consider publishing general interest magazines that combine the best of a news magazine and a literary magazine. Includes suggestions for cover ideas, format, headline positioning, and sections that might be included regularly. (TJ)

Designed for use by both beginning and experienced school newspaper advisers, this handbook offers information in all phases of newspaper production. Topics discussed in the handbook's 15 chapters include: (1) purposes of the student newspaper; (2) authority and adviser/administrator relations; (3) organizing the staff and working with it; (4)…

Offers guidelines for using white space as an effective graphic tool. (GW)

Discusses the emergence of newsmagazines as a sweeping force in American high schools in the 1960s, examines reasons for the passing of the newsmagazine fad, and offers predictions about high school publications of the future. (GW)

The purpose of this handbook is to help the high school newspaper advisor define his role, learn how to function as an effective advisor, and become a resource person for the student newspaper staff. The booklet examines the purposes of the student newspaper, discusses the relationship of the advisor and the administration, explains how to…