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The Write Site
Introduces middle schoolers to the world of journalism. Trace the history of journalism in the United States, learn how to find the information you need through research, and discover a style of writing that fits you.
http://www.writesite.org/
Newspaper Definitions
Want to know what reporters are talking about? Learn the jargon of the newspaper industry here.
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/high/jargon.htm
The News: The Process Behind the Presentation
A virtual tour behind the scenes of three major popular media outlets--online news, broadcast journalism and printed news. Includes the stories of those who get the news to the public.
http://library.thinkquest.org/18764/index.html
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
FAIR is a national media watch group which offers documented criticism of media bias and censorship in order to help the public become media activists rather than passive consumers of news.
http://www.fair.org/
KidNews
A free news and writing service for students around the globe.
http://www.kidnews.com/
Growing Journalists and Readers
A journalist tells about helping a fifth-grade class begin a school newspaper. Includes practical tips for starting a paper.
http://www.asne.org/kiosk/editor/99.mar-apr/holland1.htm
Studentpress.org
Supports high school students in their efforts to improve their publications. Their sourcebook offers great resources of importance to student journalists.
http://www.studentpress.org/index.html
The Pulitzer Prizes
Tells about the most prestigious award in the history of journalism.
http://www.pulitzer.org/
New York Times Learning Network
An online current and special events news site for grades 3-12; updated weekdays during the school year.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
High School Journalism
Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Has resources for student journalists, teachers, editors of student journalists, and guidance counselors.
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/
Detroit Free Press' JobsPage
More than just a site on journalism jobs: The Detroit Free Press covers internships, music to listen to while searching for a job, and a section for high school journalists.
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/index.htm
YouthInk
Teaches young people how to do interviews, write copy, and use HTML to publish on the web. Explores current environmental and social issues. Helps students get their writings published. Requires free registration.
http://www.youthinkit.com/
High School Journalism Guide
Offers writing tips from professionals in the field, geared to High School journalists. Includes finding stories, conducting interviews, effective reporting and editing strategies.
http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool/
Paper Lake Times
Students learn journalism through articles and quizzes, "interview" sources, write their own stories, and receive advice from working journalists.
http://www.geocities.com/paperlake2000/
Kev's Journalism Site
Personal page by a budding teen journalist seeking work experience and help from journalists and reporters. Includes news links and a film quiz.
http://www.ready2xl.co.uk/journalism.html
Political Links
Compendium sites devoted to media, democracy and politics.
http://128.103.179.51/resourcelinks.htm
Silver Chips Online
Online version of Montgomery Blair High School's award winning student newspaper.
http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/
Oh, The Places Journalists Should Go
Offers tips on finding information on the web. Articles of interest to student journalists include where to find law information, finding data online, and writing short-writing well.
http://poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=5180
Lesson Plan: Japan Travel
Features lesson plan on the country to develop students' research and informative writing skills.
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/sljohnson/Sam'spage.htm
Courier Mail - Headstart: Your Newspaper
Learn how a newspaper is put together from news and opinion to cartoons, advertising, distribution and recycling.
http://thecouriermail.com.au/extras/headstart/newspaper_page.htm
Teen World News
An online newspaper for teens to report news from their countries, exchange opinions on everything from foreign affairs to fashion trends, and learn about teen issues around the world.
http://www.teenworldnews.com
The Simpson Street Free Press
News articles by teens on various topics of interest, including a geography, history, and space section.
http://www.simpsonstreetfreepress.org/
NHS Wind
Monthly publication of Sheboygan North High. Offers local news, sports updates, and archived stories.
http://www.nhswind.com/
Voices of Youth Newspaper
A newspaper created and maintained by Philadelphia youth ages 14 to 20. The newspaper provides an opportunity for youth to voice their opinion about issues that concern them.
http://voices_of_youth.tripod.com/
Children's Express
The UK's only news agency run by young people from inner city bureaux, providing news and comment for the local and national media.
http://www.childrens-express.org/
Kids ThinkLink
An international online magazine written by kids on topics that range from music, movies, games, technology, fashion, poems, and sports.
http://www.kidsthinklink.com/
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