Describes writing exercises that release students' imaginative powers and help their news writing become fresher and more descriptive. (RL)

Suggests that writing a resume as a classroom exercise is invaluable in promoting media writing by emphasizing editing in all areas of media. Contends that the resume will teach future journalists and media specialists that accuracy and clarity are intrinsic to success in the communications field. (JK)

Describes how two objectives--enhancing public relations thinking and producing an attractive showpiece of writing talent for the student--form the basis of a course in public relations at the University of Florida. (HOD)

Indicates that, although it was not easy for students to apply what they had learned from writing personal narratives to other subjects and other types of stories, the personal narrative assignment turned out to be much more than a way to keep students writing between interview-based assignments. (JK)

Journalism teachers share ideas about copywriting assignments, research in public relations, student involvement in a television production, and the use of journalism classes to monitor language skills. (HOD)

Describes how a Wisconsin agricultural journalism course for nonmajors achieves success, despite large enrollments, through a heavy diet of writing exercises, review questions, out-of-class help, and student presentations. (HOD)

Presents a course that combines history, literature, and journalism. Suggests that students can be enriched if communication historians integrate their research into as many of the courses they teach as is possible. (JK)