Discusses six factors to consider when getting onto a computer network: (1) evaluate each situation; (2) contact each network; (3) develop a financial plan; (4) investigate the school's phone system; (5) get other advisers' opinions; and (6) plan how the network will be used. (MS)

Notes that most journalism advisors get their publications critiqued by state and national organizations. Discusses questions advisors may have about the results of these critiques, notes what to do if advisors disagree, and discusses the judges. (SR)

Offers four brief stories on redesigning "The Columbus Dispatch" newsroom, what changes technology caused, what high school teachers should teach photographers, and what skills are needed in packaging the news. (SR)

Advocates "surfing the Web" to generate thoughts and ideas for starting a Web page and to check out how other people make their pages informative and interactive. Outlines, step-by-step, how to create a Web page. (PA)

Points out the benefits of computer networking for scholastic journalism. Discusses three systems currently offering networking possibilities for publications: the Student Press Information Network; the Youth Communication Service; and the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund's electronic mail system. (MS)

Surveys Florida high school newspaper advisors' knowledge of and attitudes about district publication policies to investigate whether the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier ruling caused a change in school district publication policies. Finds that school district publications policies are not more restrictive than before the Hazelwood decision. (SR)

Using a modified version of a survey developed for journalism professionals by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, a study surveyed students enrolled in an introductory mass communication writing course at a large public university. A total of 265 usable surveys were completed. The survey included open-ended questions about job…

Discusses scholastic press association directors and high school journalism workshop directors' assessments of their duties. Offers the directors' suggestions for publication advisers--what they can do to make the life of the director less stressful. (MS)

Noting the benefits of high school journalism training, this guidebook familiarizes commercial newspaper editors and publishers with high school journalism programs and publications and helps them become more involved in such programs. Following a look at the positive influence of high school journalism courses on student performance and…

Describes a study of how University of Florida communications students developed their expectations of a career in communications. Identifies scholastic journalism experience, high school career decisions, personal reading, and a desire to write as common reasons for pursuing communications careers. Suggests areas for further research. (SG)

This study was conducted to determine what factors attract high school students to journalism, how much students' attitudes toward journalism have changed since the late 1950s, and to suggest methods to encourage high school students to pursue journalism as a career. Subjects, 743 students attending the 1989 Florida Scholastic Press Association…

Urges the need for improved communication among advisers of state and regional press associations. Presents a table detailing results of a survey of association membership, management structure, activities and services, problems, and major accomplishments. Offers suggestions for improving cooperation among advisers of state and regional press…

A survey of high school journalism teachers attending the Florida Scholastic Press Association convention found that 75% had access to the Internet at home and 56% had access to the Internet at school. Surveys and cover letters were distributed to the 120 advisers attending the 1997 convention; 39 advisers completed the survey for a response rate…

Reports the results of a study on the effect of school newspaper advisers' journalism training on the number of conflicts they have with school principals and with newspaper staffs, and the relationship between a principal's background in journalism and the importance s/he places on journalism training for newspaper advisers. (JL)

More than 200 high school principals and 175 school newspaper advisers responded to a survey that examined the similarities and differences in the two groups' evaluations of the important characteristics for newspaper advisers. The respondents supplied information concerning their schools and newspapers, their journalism training, and conflicts…