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Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
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The Critical Calvino Page
Site dedicated to Italo Calvino (1923-1985 CE), one of Italy's most famous writers. A brief biography and links to essays about and works by Calvino are included.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: j.m. Barrie
The Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer J.M. Barrie became world famous with his play and book Peter Pan (1904).
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Samuel Johnson
An account of the life and times of Samuel Johnson. Includes a list of selected works by Samuel Johnson.
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Biography of William Randolph Hearst
Park of a larger site on the Hearst Corporation, scroll to the element that says "A brief Hearst history." Bio and pictures of newspaper man William Randolph Hearst. Contains links to related topics including his famed editorial guidelines.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Famous Journalists and Reporters
Take this quick FunTrivia.com quiz and find out how much you know about television journalists and reporters. Background information is provided with the answers after the quiz is scored.
A&E Television
Biography: Russell Baker
A brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Russell Wayne Baker.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Mark Twain: Journalist and Lecturer
Though this is part of a much larger biography on Mark Twain, this section focuses exclusively on this work as a journalist. Pretty extensive.
Other
Joseph Pulitzer and His Accomplishments
Provides in-depth information about the accomplishments of Pulitzer as a publisher and newspaper owner.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Barbara Walters
This site has biographical information on this noted female journalist and television superstar.
Curated OER
Monster.com: Career Advice News Reporter
This site provides basic information on the job of a news reporter. It lists the typical job duties, necessary skills and education, as well as the job outlook. There are also links to information about related careers in the field.
Curated OER
Finding Dulcinea: Barbara Walters, First Female Television News Anchor
Barbara Walters is featured in this brief biography recognized for being the first woman in television news.