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Columbia University

Leaks Necessary to News Reporting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Anonymous sources are a troubling fact of life for journalists and news consumers, according to this article that quotes some of the profession's heavy hitters.
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Other

The Working Reporter: A Resource for Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th
A great all-in-one news site, the Working Reporter provides national and international news, updated constantly with a running ticker so you can add to your own Web page for free.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Broadcast and Sound Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers for broadcast and sound technicians. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
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J Learning: Your How to Site for Community Journalism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website is a tutorial in how to make an on-line community newspaper. Check out the hot topics, more learning, and latest updates sections to get more instruction.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
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Other

The Write Jobs: Journalism, Media, Publishing Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peek into categories for technical writing and for telecommuting jobs, or see the latest postings in this job resource for writers.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Covering the Campaign Trail: Progress or Chaos? (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the methods used today for covering political campaigns. Includes comparing and contrasting the technologies used today with those of the past and evaluating the effectiveness of current methods of coverage.
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: Customer Service Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a list of the customer service standards from the Federal Communications Commission that cable operators are expected to adhere to.
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Other

Watching America: What the World Thinks About America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles from foreign newspapers about America and American policies, translated into English from their languages of origin. These articles give readers a view of America from abroad. Site includes both English...
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Other

Wired.com: The Age of Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Wired Magazine describing Paine's use of the media to support the Revolution and comparing it to use of modern media such as TV, radio and the Internet.
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Other

Broadcasting and Cable Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Broadcasting and Cable Online covers the latest news in the broadcasting and cable industries from an "insider" perspective.
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Other

Pbs Newshour Extra: Student Reporting Labs

For Students 9th - 10th
Think. Create. Inform. You become the reporter. PBS connects high school students to local PBS Stations and news professionals to produce original, student-generated news video reports. Get involved and learn how to report, problem-solve...
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Website
Other

Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Society of Professional Journalists' code of Ethics. Created by media ethicist Jay Black, Ph.D., the site includes links to resources and information of SPJ's ethics hotline.
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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.
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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: War Feels Like War: Journalism in War Time (Teacher Resources)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Assess a lesson plan that revolves around the role of journalists in a democracy, especially considering the challenges and ethics of reporting from a war zone. Should broaden student understanding of Thomas Jefferson's ideal of an...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fossils in the Gobi

For Students 9th - 10th
Biologist Mike Novacek discusses his discovery of mammal fossils in the Gobi Desert and tells us what we can learn from them. From an episode about extinction broadcast on the PBS series "Evolution."
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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.
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Website
US Department of State

America.gov: Edward R. Murrow [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the life and career of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. Examines his "This is London" reports during World War 11, the Senator McCarthy anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, his critical treatment of migrant workers, and...
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Website
Other

Federal Communications Commission: About the Fcc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC provides an in-depth look at the Federal Communications Commission and the job it performs.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: On Trial: Anonymous Sources (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson in which learners investigate issues of journalistic ethics revolving around the reporting of leaked information, promises of confidentiality, and the public's right to know. Learners also conduct a mock trial, attempting to...
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Website
Arizona State University

Arizona State: A Journalist's Guide to the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a comprehensive collection of links, lists, and records for working journalists of all ages. Click on one of the many links for a detailed look at content.
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Website
Other

Power Reporting Resources and Training for Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a mega search site. With five ways to search and byte-bots constantly scanning the Web, if it is out there, you should be able to find it here.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Titanic: Shifting Responses to Its Sinking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In 1912, popular media headlined the sinking of the world's largest luxury passenger ocean liner while on its maiden voyage. Newspapers captivated the world's attention with stories from survivors and about victims who did not survive....

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