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Spanish American War: The Spanish American War
Details of the explosion aboard the USS Maine, including photo links, and the response of the American media. In addition, there is information about other aspects of the Spanish American War.
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Bob Stepno: The Evening Graphic's Tabloid Reality
During the 1920s, newspapers and tabloids began printing graphic stories about murders, true love and true detective cases. This article by journalism student, Bob Stepno, investigates the truth behind the stories found in the "Evening...
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Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics
The complete text of the Code of Ethics by the Society of Professional Journalists.
CNN
Cnn: Newspaper Won't Identify Sources in Bombing
Remember Richard Jewell? He was the man accused of being the Olympic bomber by anonymous sources. Jewell was cleared and sued the paper for libel. Links to related stories allows viewers to follow Jewell's story.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Collection
An exciting online exhibit presenting hundreds of objects created specifically for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. See interactive collections of broadcast materials (manuals, media kits, passes), posters, banners, costumes, souvenirs,...
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American Film Institute
The online home of the American Film Institute publishes information about its activities, which involve educating audiences and future generations of filmmakers and recognizing excellence in the art of film, broadcast, and digital media.
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Expert click.com: Yearbook of Experts
This site, which is provided for by Expert Click.com, gives an online encyclopedia of sources for journalists and broadcasters.
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Pbs Teachers: Conflicting Newspaper Accounts (Civil War Lesson Plan) [Pdf]
Multilayered lesson plan that begins with analysis of a series of photographs of the battle of Antietam and ends with writing an account of the battle in the style of a nineteenth-century war correspondent from opposing perspectives of...
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Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio
Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.
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Glossary: Marketing, Advertising, and Promotional Terms
Thorough glossary of marketing and advertising terms and associations (including legal and business) for all media: print, television, radio, display, and Internet. Includes concept, production, process, and philosophy terms as well.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and Editors
This is from the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook. It provides a profile of the writing and editing careers, including information on working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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Polling report.com
This non-partisan site reports the results of the latest national public opinion polls. Constantly updates and informational.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: Drama Films
This resource provides information about drama films.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Margaret Fuller
Margaret Fuller is featured for her writings during the transcendentalist movement of the nineteenth century, considered progressive for her times as women of the era were not taught to think. Click "Margaret Fuller Activities" for...
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Ohio University: Woub Digital
WOUB Digital provides programming information for WOUB, a public broadcasting service of Ohio University.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Mamie Smith and the Birth of the Blues Market
This overview of a story originally aired on All Things Considered on NPR provides a description of the story complete with pictures and pertinent media. The entire radio broadcast is also provided in full.
PBS
Pbs: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Reality Television (Lesson Plan)
A lesson to help students understand the basic legal and ethical responsibilities involved in making reality videos. Requires access to an episode from "American High," the documentary aired on PBS about high school students from Chicago.
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Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Blink (Lesson Plans About Hate Crimes)
Two lesson plans about the nature of hate crimes can be found at this P.O.V. site. Students identify elements that make up a hate crime and try to determine what motivates those who commit them. They also analyze how hate crimes are...
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Mother Jones Interview: John Hockenberry
Journalist John Hockenberry is asked the tough questions in this interview. Covers many aspects of his personal life and his reporting style.
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Afghans Watch the Live Broadcast of the Loya Jirga
Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.