Shows beginning reporters how to conduct effective interviews and how to maintain control of interviews to obtain the information they need. (GW)

Offers suggestions for instructors to consider in training journalism students to be reporters; specifically, that they emphasize the importance of observation, the development of creativity, and reporting over writing. (FL)

Discusses the way good reporters make use of hunches and intuitive insights; points to the need for reporters to examine the way their opinions and feelings may be affecting their reporting. (GT)

Discusses needed writing skills of reporters, suggesting that there is much to be learned from past writers. (HOD)

Reports attempts by college administrators to force campus newspapers to become independent. (RB)

Advises beginning reporters how to obtain the three major ingredients of the news story: relevant factual material from direct observation; information from authoritative, knowledgeable, and reliable sources; and significant background material. (Author/GW)

Discusses the Endress suit and its implications for the First Amendment rights of publications advisors who allow controversial articles and editorials to be printed. (RB)

A national survey of two- and four-year college journalism advisors indicates that there is censorship of the student press for a variety of reasons. (RB)

Reviews recent court decisions and financial problems besetting independent campus newspapers. (RB)

Cites federal and Supreme Court rulings establishing the right of student journalists to publish their newspapers without censorship, without regulation, and with student fee support. (Author/RB)

Points to the growing public tolerance for what was formerly seen as obscene, vulgar, or in poor taste in the campus and the commercial press. Describes specific incidents in which elements included in newspapers have aroused controversy. (GT)