A survey of 60 managing editors of daily newspapers was conducted to determine the qualities editors look for in the reporters and copy editors they hire, the specific academic preparation they would like reporters and copy editors to have, and specific problems editors have with their present staff members. This paper describes the methodology of…

This book, designed to improve the skills of would-be journalists, explains the reporting, writing, and editing that go into preparing print and broadcast materials. Part 1 describes the world of journalist, the impact of reporting on the public, and the media as an information network; part 2--on reporting--discusses the role of the journalist…

This resource guide is designed to stimulate upper grade students' interest in newspaper writing, editing, and production and to teach young people to read critically, to analyze the message, and to separate fact from fiction. The guide contains an overview of a newspaper, a brief history of journalism, a description of the physical plant of a…

This book discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of writing and producing a high school or college newspaper. Contents include "Slug...Fourth Estate,""A Short History of the Press,""Who Does What,""Style and Policy,""Covering the Story,""The News Story,""Other Articles,""Preparing Copy,""Planning the…

This document analyzes the South's most successful version of a Gilded Age reading favorite, the "Sunny South" story magazine, published by John Henry Seals and edited by Mary Edwards Bryan, in terms of its economic growth and development, article and short story content, and editorial policy. The history of the magazine is traced over a…

Developed as part of a high school quinmester unit on yearbook editing, this guide provides the teacher with strategies for teaching a course designed to train student editors in developing a plan for the book, emphasizing the importance of the yearbook as a permanent document. Students apply this philosophy in planning a theme and in insuring…

This book is designed to solve the problem of coordinating art and typography with content in publications. Through text and illustrations, this book suggests ways to make pages and spreads in magazines, newspapers, and books attractive and readable. As a book of techniques, it is directed at potential and practicing art directors, designers, and…

Provides a brief history of school literary magazines, including who they should serve, their purpose, and the role of the magazine's faculty adviser. (SRT)

Editorial independence is described as a "snare and a delusion." The role of the publisher, who alone can define the purposes and policies of any periodical, is discussed. (MLW)

Offers a number of practical suggestions to Canadian academic librarians expected to write for publication. Areas discussed include choosing a topic; finding a publisher; collecting data; allowing respondents to comment on manuscript drafts; preparation of manuscripts; joint authorship; expenditures, royalties, and taxes; and publishing contracts.…

Discusses the experiences associated with being involved in scholastic journalism and in researching the book "Voice of Conflict and Voices of Hope." Finds the value of scholastic journalism lies in its potential to train reporters and editors to seek the hidden experiences of student life that the "professional" media cannot…

Presents strategies for teachers: 1) to demonstrate to children the need for content revision; 2) to help children clarify the content of their writing; 3) to show children the need for editing changes; and 4) to assist children in their editing effort. (SD)

Analysis demonstrates that interdisciplinary variation in scholarly journal rejection rates is linked to variation in consensus, not to journal space shortages; rejection rates are a good indicator of consensus. The different prospects authors face when submitting manuscripts to different journals result from structural differences between the…

Shows that, although peer editing groups are effective, they also have their limitations, and advocates instead the use of revision workshops as a practical alternative. Contains a checklist used in a revision workshop. (NKA)

Offers advice to practicing teachers on how to get published and suggests 12 topics for articles. (SRT)