High school journalism
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: Jim Streisel.
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland & Co.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780786430604
Subjects: Journalism, High school
Description: "The author covers essential components that students must understand: information gathering, writing, standard and alternative coverage, and packaging. Students find information about identifying news, interviewing, research, narrative writing style, editing, visual presentation and layout. The book covers legal rights of student journalists, objective vs. opinion writing, staff planning and organization, and Web-based journalism. Chapters include study guides"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Information gathering : what are the stories and how do you find them?; title: Writing : the lifeblood of your publication; title: Alternative coverage : presenting your information visually; title: Packaging : putting the pieces together; title: Potpourri : the rest of the story.