Because the quoting of anonymous sources in journalism has received a great deal of attention recently, a study was conducted to focus attention on the broadcast media by examining the quoting of anonymous sources on network television newscasts. Four research questions were formulated: (1) What percentage of television news stories contain…

This study examines the relationship between deviance and newsworthiness. A general explanation of deviance and definitions for five types of deviance--statistical, pathological, normative, labeling, and self-conception--are provided in the first sections of this paper. Next, the relationship between deviance and communication is explored, as are…

Written for media professionals, this single-sheet eight panel brochure offers suggestions for appropriate ways to describe people with disabilities, and explains preferred terminology. The guidelines reflect input from over 100 national disability organizations and were reviewed and endorsed by media and disability experts. The guidelines explain…

The goal of the studio-workshop approach proposed in this booklet for speech communication instructors is to revitalize the ancient study of rhetoric by incorporating modern principles of behavioral science, informal information exchange, and mass media into the oral communication curriculum. The first section discusses communication theories and…

Before reporting on a study of the relationship between the mass media and advocates of women's rights who edit periodicals for women, the first half of this paper discusses the following: the problematic area of the coverage of women in newspapers, feminist criticism of the restricted content of women's pages, the press's controversial coverage…

Herbert L. Matthews, a veteran journalist for the "New York Times," traveled to Cuba in 1957 to interview Fidel Castro, then a revolutionary seeking the overthrow of the Batista regime. This monograph considers the impact of Matthews' newspaper articles about those interviews and of his subsequent articles about the Cuban situation and…

Despite the development of many news specialists, complaints persist that the news media are not giving sufficient attention to the fundamental needs and interests of their readers and viewers. The media need to take a more anthropological approach to their conception of news in order to effectively serve the interests of all citizens. Taking an…

Although the social sciences have become legitimate sources of science news, many journalism instructors of science communication do not believe the social sciences warrant special or required attention in their courses. This is unfortunate, for the social sciences are important enough and different enough to require both their inclusion and…

Offers suggestions about many aspects of sports editing, including providing balanced coverage, working for variety in layout, finding interesting angles in writing sports stories, obtaining interesting quotations, and achieving accuracy in copy. (GW)

Reports on a study indicating that veiled attribution occurs in approximately three-fourths of news stories in both "Time" and Newsweek," and that the attribution phrases used emphasize partisan ties, suggest expertise, and tend to personalize, to add apparent scope to a story, and to be especially vague in international stories.…

Describes the 27 events involved in the "Feedback Profile Project," a model evaluation system designed to provide journalism students with quick, systematic feedback about their news writing. (RL)

Offers four ways to help first-year reporting students get on the right copy-editing track: copy edit three times, copy edit aloud, use a tape recorder, or read a story backwards. (Author/RL)

Shows how advanced journalism students fell for a hoax orchestrated by their teachers, indicating the need for journalism teachers to ensure that their students always check the facts before reporting any news story. (RL)

One of the best communication tools for principals is the building-level publication. Suggestions for publications and points to consider in developing them are provided. (Author/MLF)

A study of news writing styles of male and female college students indicated that some discernible differences in lexical habits do exist between the sexes. (GW)