Considers how photography is more than just pointing a camera in the right direction. Explains that good pictures use elements of composition such as the Rule of Thirds, leading lines, framing and repetition of shapes. Presents 16 photographs from college and secondary school publications, and describes the techniques that makes them effective.…

States that many journalism advisers do not have enough training in photojournalism to make informed decisions regarding which sports photos to print. Points out that if photographers are told to follow the same directives that writers do, they would come back with more interesting shots. Emphasizes the importance of proper equipment. (PA)

States that shooting football can be a tremendous learning experience for budding photographers. Explains that a good grasp of the game and the field are essential, as is the right equipment. Discusses choice of lens and choice of film. (SR)

Describes the "Daily Pinion" at McKinley High School in Honolulu, one of only a few high school daily newspapers in the United States. (SR)

Offers a brief look at the life of Marcus Walter Williams: his early life and education, his work life in journalism, and his founding of the first school of Journalism (located at the University of Missouri) in 1906. (SR)

Reports on continuing efforts to block free access to the Internet, and describes how several national organizations have formed an alliance to support free speech on the Internet. Includes the Internet Free Expression Alliance's mission statement and URLs for seven organizations that provide information on this issue. (SR)

Describes how photo credits (identifying the photographer for each photo) promote responsibility, help motivate students, and establish credibility for the publication. (SR)

Offers advice to student photojournalists on taking better pictures of people's faces. Includes 14 "mug shots" representing various lighting conditions and camera settings. (RS)

Discusses two presentations on ethics at the 1994 Journalism Education Association meeting. (RS)

Offers 10 tips on using computers for newspaper and yearbook production. Offers a list of 13 resources for new and old computer users. (SR)

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)

Argues that anniversary yearbooks offer unique opportunities for schools to cover major anniversaries of their publications, their schools, and their communities. Offers numerous examples from around the country of different ways high school anniversary yearbooks have done just that. (SR)

Discusses how a high school journalism advisor dealt with ethical issues (including source attribution) surrounding the publication of a story about violation of school board policies by representatives of a nationally recognized ring company. (RS)

Presents a flow chart version of the Potter Box Method, in which a journalist looks at an ethical problem from various points of view. (RS)