Offers tips on the use of direct and indirect quotations in feature articles based on speeches and interviews. (RL)

Argues that the present form of news writing, the "pyramid style," has become obsolete, especially for school newspapers that are published less frequently than once a week. Indicates that readers are interested in the journalist's viewpoint and in a "journalistic conclusion" to stories. (TJ)

Suggestions to student journalists on learning to write effective, attention-grabbing leads to news stories. (RL)

Suggests the importance of writing newspaper stories with a fresh angle and illustrates the point liberally. (TJ)

Offers suggestions for attracting readers to news stories by adding a "human" element to lead paragraphs. (HTH)

Summarizes ten steps in the reporting process in order to help students develop their reporting skills. (TJ)

Observes that, in summarizing the school sports season, the reporter must look at the performances of the season in the context of the player/coach/team expectations. Offers guidelines for writing season summaries and scoreboard information, and includes sample summaries. (HTH)

Describes one school's use of microcomputers for the school newspaper and literary magazine and the advantages of this method. (HTH)

Using a "beat list" of school clubs and classes proves helpful in motivating and organizing student newspaper staffs to report school news. (RL)