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Five Ws – Diversified!

By |2016-03-18T11:31:31-05:00November 5th, 2015|Ideas, Resources|

One of the best school newspaper ideas is just getting back to the basics. The best way to start  gathering information is the 5 Ws (+H). As a journalist "Who", "What", "When", "Where", "Why" and "How" will become synonymous with breathing. While just about everyone can agree that these concepts are the basics to telling a [...]

How to check jpeg photo resolution

By |2015-11-05T13:31:02-06:00September 16th, 2015|Ideas, Resources|

We're always telling you guys that we need "high resolution images", but how can you check that? On a Windows computer, simply right-click on your JPEG file and select "Properties". Next, select "Details". Under "Details" you can see your image resolution. On a Mac computer, simply right-click or Ctrl+click on your JPEG file and select [...]

8 Quotes for Young Journalists

By |2015-08-19T13:21:27-05:00July 30th, 2015|Resources|

Over the years, we have come across many quotes regarding journalism, both good and bad. Here are a few of the more meaningful ones that made an impact:  1 “Journalism can never be silent: That is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. It must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the [...]

Getting Memorable Quotes – Tips from a Professional

By |2015-08-02T22:16:30-05:00July 29th, 2015|Ideas, Resources|

Not everyone gives a good interview. You, as the interviewer, must guide the person you are talking to. Don Ray, Author of “No Questions Asked”, has come up with a great formula for extracting meaningful quotes from your interviews. Check this out: The Don Ray Formula to Getting Great Quotations Investigative journalist Don Ray, who [...]

Who’s Who on Facebook (Part 1)

By |2015-07-29T10:55:11-05:00July 29th, 2015|Resources|

Check out these awesome organizations devoted to scholastic journalism. Who to follow on Facebook:   Youth Journalism International Youth Journalism International connects teen writers, artists and photographers with peers around the globe, teaches journalism, fosters cross-cultural understanding and promotes and defends a free youth press.  schooljournalism.org This go-to education site for students and teachers provides [...]

5 Books Every Journalism Adviser Needs

By |2015-09-02T10:13:00-05:00July 22nd, 2015|Resources|

Every adviser needs a well-rounded library! Here is a list of the essentials: 1) Student Journalism & Media Literacy - Megan Fromm, Homer L. Hall and Aaron Manfull   2) Journalism of Ideas: Brainstorming, Developing and Selling Stories in the Digital Age – Daniel Reimold 3) The Associated Press Stylebook – The Associated Press 4) [...]

Humor Columns – Engage, Amuse and Entertain

By |2015-07-29T08:16:44-05:00July 14th, 2015|Ideas, Resources|

Humor and wit can be used in a publication to appeal to the reader’s emotions and intellect. While you will need to be careful not to over-use humor in your publication, satire and puns, humorous verse, anecdotes and parodies are just a few ways that a publication can engage readers when used correctly. Here are [...]

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