Overview

High school journalists share the same objectives as professional reporters--finding the story, writing the story, and packaging the story so that it appeals to an audience. Understanding how to best accomplish these objectives is key to the student on the newspaper, yearbook or Web site staff, but the fundamental art of storytelling and story presentation are not always at the center of high school journalism classes. Student journalists must first understand that storytelling, at its most basic level, is about people, and that understanding the audience is essential in deciding how to present the story. This handbook for high school journalists and teachers offers practical tips for all elements of school journalism. The author covers the essential components that students must understand: information gathering, writing, standard and alternative coverage and packaging. Students will find valuable information about identifying news, interviewing, research, narrative writing style, editing, visual presentation and layout. The book also covers the legal rights of student journalists, objective vs. opinion writing, staff planning and organization and Web-based journalism. Each chapter includes study guides for practical applications of the concepts discussed. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jim Streisel
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780786430604

ISBN 10:   0786430605
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   02 May 2007
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Introduction: Storytelling for a Sophisticated Audience      Section I: Information Gathering What Are the Stories and How Do You Find Them?      1. Broccoli: What Is News?      2. Pepperoni Pizza: Where Are the Stories?      3. Gold Coins: What Is the Role of Observation?      4. Interviews: Inquisition or Conversation?      5. Research: Is Data More Than a Four-Letter Word?      Section II: Writing The Lifeblood of Your Publication      6. The Fall of the Pyramid: The Readable Narrative Style      7. Editing: It’s Not Just Proofreading Anymore      8. Dissection: How the Pieces of Writing Work Together      Section III: Alternative Coverage Presenting Your Information Visually      9. A Thousand Words: How to Reach Readers Who Don’t Want to Read      10. Alternative Coverage 101: A Practical Guide to Visual Presentation      Section IV: Packaging Putting the Pieces Together      11. Design 101: Page Creation      12. The Total Package: Combining Stories and Visuals      Section V: Potpourri The Rest of the Story      13. The Law: Legal Rights of Student Journalists      14. Everybody’s Got One: When and Where to State Your Opinion      15. Yadda, Yadda, Yadda: Staff Planning, Organization, the Web and Beyond      Index     

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Author Information

Jim Streisel is the HiLite newspaper and website adviser and communications teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. He lives in Noblesville, Indiana.

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