Examines factors within newspaper organizations that affect how hard reporters work in covering campaigns: (1) the influence of organizational structure and (2) the journalist's concept of professionalism. (PD)

Developments within scientific institutions are improving writing education of science students. Perhaps the greater need now is to tap the available resources within the scientific community for improving the science education of journalism students. (Author/RE)

Relates the experience of a communication professional with 18 years experience who began teaching a basic course in news writing for college students. Advocates coaching methods for teaching writing, rather than lectures and paper grading. (PA)

Studies the editing efficiency of students who edit on video display terminals (VDT) and on hard copy. Finds that editing on VDTs enhances both the amount of and relative attention to structural editing by students. (MG)

Argues that news-writing instruction that relies on explicit rules is inadequate because: (1) rule violations are common; (2) some rules work well only in particular situations; and (3) some rules overgeneralize. Identifies the difficulty of teaching students to develop a "good ear" for writing. Concludes that instruction must balance…

Describes instructor-developed exercises for Hypercard stacks on news gathering simulations and stylebook quizzes, as well as a practical use for Hypercard in the "real world." (MS)

Explains the three basic components of journalism: reporting, writing, and interviewing. Stresses the importance of accomplishing the three components and provides guidelines for all three functions. (LS)

Suggests that few references to the important issues of audience awareness exist in news writing textbooks and that technical writing literature can fill this gap. Identifies two main aspects of audience awareness, three key reasons why it should be taught to journalists, and gives audience types. Provides classroom exercises. (MS)

Presents guidelines for student reporters when writing about sensitive issues. Notes that journalism teachers are responsible for teaching the importance of accuracy, and for ensuring that students handle sensitive issues maturely and professionally. Stresses the need to establish a good relationship with the school principal. (MM)

States that news-lab editorial conferences are rich contexts for students to practice the construction and revision of stories for publication. Points out that a hierarchical mode of collaborative writing is predominant in the workplace. Suggests a theoretical framework for teaching and learning in lab classrooms. (PA)

Describes three strands of knowledge which help students produce better research papers: (1) the four moves employed by authors of journal articles; (2) the strategies employed in writers of localized news stories; and (3) a checklist for localized field research. (NH)

Suggests that writing, editing, and design (WED) form a symbiotic relationship on each newspaper, graphics, and feature layout. Describes implementing the WED concept at South Dakota State and during summer workshops for yearbook staff. Notes the positive responses of yearbook staff and advisors. (RS)

Surveys 100 journalism schools investigating: (1) whether journalism schools treat spelling, punctuation, grammar, and AP style as important factors in improving the state of journalism; (2) how journalism schools are teaching and assessing spelling, punctuation, grammar, and AP style; and (3) whether journalism schools are using entrance or exit…

Suggests Australia's country, non-daily newspapers present journalism graduates with excellent opportunities to experience a wide range of journalistic responsibilities and compile an impressive portfolio. Argues the need for the news values of these newspapers to be integrated into pedagogical models. Documents the country non-daily's news…

Spends nine hours with the journalistic staff of the "St George & Sutherland Shire Leader," the premier newspaper in the southern suburbs of Australia's largest city, Sydney, to study the newspaper's production process and the role of the subeditor within that context. (RS)