Describes a presentation before newspaper professionals based on Freedom Forum's "Death by Cheeseburger" and ERIC/REC's "Journalism Kids Do Better." States that a survey of high school newspaper advisors furnished current information on the general status of high school journalism in South Dakota; the presentation gave four…

Finds that directors agree that journalism attracts its share of talented students and disagree that the writing skills of high school journalism students are declining. Finds also that more than 60% agree that schools in their states treated journalism courses as extracurricular activities and that low starting salaries diminish student interest…

Maintains that advising a student newspaper or yearbook is an extremely valuable job and that such publications fill a vital role in schools, offer real-world experience, and fit in with the writing-across-the-curriculum movement. (SR)

A national survey of 154 scholastic press association directors (who play a crucial role in guiding and shaping high school journalism) garnered an overview of the state of scholastic journalism in the United States today. Seventy-eight scholastic press association directors, representing over 30 states and 4 national associations, responded to…

This study found that 55% of journalism and mass communication educators first considered college teaching while in college or within 5 years after graduating from college, while 40% did not until more than 5 years after college. Two important factors in their career decisions included a personal influence (i.e., a mentor) and media experience,…

This paper presents the results of a random e-mail survey of college and university journalism and mass communication educators about their high school and college student publications experience. The study found that 61.5% of the educators had high school experience and 72.4% had college experience. In addition, 40.9% of the respondents decided…

Surveys students in journalism and mass communication. Finds that they do not view freshman composition as being especially useful to them in journalism, in their other courses, or for the work world; they felt they received better instruction in their journalism writing courses than in freshman composition in 9 of 11 skill areas. (SR)

Suggests that few references to the important issues of audience awareness exist in news writing textbooks and that technical writing literature can fill this gap. Identifies two main aspects of audience awareness, three key reasons why it should be taught to journalists, and gives audience types. Provides classroom exercises. (MS)

Discusses results of a survey sent to former legislators (representing 18 states) concerning their opinion as to why bills intended to reverse the effects of Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier have met with resistance. Identifies characteristics of legislators that sponsored anti-Hazelwood legislation. Concludes that more planning was needed…

To assist journalism educators and legislators who wish to initiate passage of anti-Hazelwood laws, this paper reports on the first stage of a research project on nationwide efforts at getting state legislation passed to override the 1988 Supreme Court Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier decision. The laws of five states (Massachusetts,…

Examines four topics in composition research that are pertinent to journalism instruction: writing as process, writing across the curriculum, modes of instruction, and dealing with errors. (FL)