Handout
Other

Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Code of Ethics by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Handout
Other

English Global Village: Glossary of Journalism Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page contains definitions for words related to journalism.
Website
Other

Journalist Express: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
Website
Other

Power Reporting: Computer Assisted Reporting in the Newsroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read about a 10-step program for implementing a workable program for using computers in the newsroom consistently and effectively. Journalism today is increasingly reliant on computer-based technology.
Unit Plan
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Online Journalism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site for analyzing the effectiveness and techniques of several aspects of web news. Pop up windows guide viewers to important questions about what they will view.
Website
Other

Union of Journalists: Memorandum on Digital Manipulation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article offering possible guidelines (and marking techniques) to avoid the unethical alteration of photos through digital manipulation or tampering.
Website
Other

Remembering Charles Kuralt

For Students 9th - 10th
A site promoting a biography of Charles Kuralt. Beyond the hype on the book you can find lots of great short pieces by Kuralt, a number of photographs, and some biographical information in the "Foreword." The timeline is also helpful.
Article
Other

Historic Newspapers: Brief History of Newspapers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site gives information on the origin of the newspaper in America and its development through the Industrial Revolution.
Website
Other

Finding Dulcinea: Barbara Walters, First Female Television News Anchor

For Students 9th - 10th
Barbara Walters is featured in this brief biography recognized for being the first woman in television news.
Website
Other

Live Science: Science, Technology, Health & Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you curious about mind, body, and world? Read the latest science news in this up-to-date science, health and technology portal.
Website
Other

Access: The News University Journalism Training Blog

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A resource promoting the education and training for young journalists. Includes several sections on writing, editing, leadership management, and multimedia. Highlighted by an updated blog.
Website
Other

The Center for Public Integrity: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent site for journalists and others who feel that it is their beat to keep a watchful eye on the political culture of the country through investigations and analyses of public service.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Newsletter Parts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Match the part of the newsletter with its correct description in this interactive activity.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Research Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This activity provides a challenge board game to review information necessary for writing a research paper.
Primary
Other

The History and Development of Independent Radio Journalism in Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a chapter of Tim Crook's history of British radio which includes the BBC, ITV, and LBC. There are additional links to other international radio sites.
Lesson Plan
Other

Dirksen Congressional Center: Political Cartoon Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity, designed for students in grades 10-12, will develop an understanding of the messages that political cartoons communicate with readers. They will examine political cartoon primary sources as they investigate...
Primary
Other

History Buff: Colonial America Newspapers and Transcripts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains a brief history of newspapers in colonial America. Also provides links to the texts of the papers themselves, looking back at the actual words used in American Colonial newspapers.
Article
Other

History Buff: Evelyn Shuler, Reporter Right in the Thick of the News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about Evelyn Shuler, who in the 1930s acquired a job as a front page reporter. She was the only female to cover the trial of the man accused of abducting the Lindbergh baby. Very compelling and interesting information.
Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Truman Capote

For Students 9th - 10th
The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...
Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of Latin American writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez are surveyed with an emphasis on his contribution to the genre of magical realism.
Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Mario Vargas Llosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth biography of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.
Article
Other

News Lab: Elements of Great Storytelling

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a great site for broadcast journalists; it focuses on the elements that make a story great. You can find tips on writing from some of the top people in the industry.
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Henry Morton Stanley

For Students 9th - 10th
An in depth look at the life of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, journalist and explorer. Includes info on his explorations into Africa.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Character, Conflict, Resolution, Setting

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive lesson allows learners to study and analyze the text concepts of character, conflict, resolution, and setting in a "Broadcast news," format.