Points out the importance of the first paragraph of a newspaper story and shows that leads may begin with such elements as the date; a person's name; a quotation; a prepositional, causal, or conditional phrase; or a descriptive sentence. (TJ)

Explains why and how a course syllabus, if properly designed and reasonably followed, will make the tasks of teaching and learning simpler, more productive, and more enjoyable. (Author/RL)

Intended for student journalists and their advisers, this book surveys many aspects of scholastic and professional journalism: the nature and function of scholastic and professional journalism, the building of an effective staff, the language of the press, and the law and student journalists. Sections are also devoted to extensive discussion of…

Provides 29 steps for conscientious high school photojournalists to follow, including tips on making a good print. (RL)

The second half of a two-part article on layout and graphics presents an additional 12 suggestions for making print media attractive, including suggestions for headlines, captions, art placement, and handling copy. (AEA)

Describes an innovative still video system that records an image on a video disk which can then be made into a color print. Discusses how this system can be used in the classroom. (MS)

Discusses reasons for student newspaper coverage of national elections. Lists 11 things the newspaper staff can do to keep students informed. (RL)

This booklet is a guide to available financial aid for college students majoring or minoring in journalism or communication. The first portion of the booklet lists information on scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships offered by universities, colleges, and news organizations. The state-by-state entries include information on persons to…

Presents the remarks of several broadcasters who spoke to journalism students about how to get into broadcasting and what being a broadcaster is like. (GT)

Describes possible career opportunities in magazine work for students trained in yearbook production and indicates ways journalism students can prepare for careers. (GT)

This booklet is a guide to financial aid available to college students who want to study journalism or communications in the spring and fall of 1978. It offers information on scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships offered to journalism majors and minors by universities, colleges, newspapers, and professional societies. The state-by-state…

There are several areas within radio for a college intern. An internship in sales becomes highly useful in exposing the student to the financial end of the business since many college broadcasting programs emphasize production, journalism, and law. Although there are many students who enjoy working in production, many of the smaller stations do…

This monograph examines the features of writing in three journalistic media: television, radio and print. The monograph is relevant not only to students and teachers of journalism but also to those interested generally in the field of composition studies. It offers a highly specific analysis of the differences among the writing styles for these…

Intended to help newspapers--both small and large--attract greater numbers of minority employees to their various departments, this multicolor booklet is in seven sections: (1) Introduction (discussing perspectives, reasons for hiring minorities, and hurdles to jump); (2) To the Publisher; Choices at the Top (including numerous examples of…

Too few journalism graduates know anything about the problems of management; yet, the higher one rises in the newsroom, the more one must develop managerial skills and talents. This resource guide to teaching materials for college courses in publication management lists books, articles, pamphlets, and audiovisual materials under the following…