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CNN

Cnn: Anatomy of a Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fun interactive site for finding out what happens in all departments of a broadcast newsroom.
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Other

Univ. Of Kansas: The Wonderful World of Editing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a graphically pleasing site with an absolute ton of information about words, how we use them and how we abuse them. Reading this is nearly as much fun as writing it seems to have been for the author, William Allen White, School...
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Poynter Institute

Poynter Institute: Ten Copy Editor Traits That Guarantee Your Success

For Students 9th - 10th
Sooner or later you may function as a copy editor for yourself or for another. Follow these tips to enrich your writing.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and Editors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
If you want a career as a broadcast journalist, you may want to check out this career info. It covers everything you need to know about writing, editing, and reporting.
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Other

The Slot: What Exactly Is a Copy Editor?

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the job of copy editor, with a discussion of how it differs from other closely related jobs, e.g. proofreader. A very specific explanation of the various roles involved in publishing.