- 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.
- Courier Mail - Headstart: Your Newspaper
Learn how a newspaper is put together from news and opinion to cartoons, advertising, distribution and recycling.
- 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.
- 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.
- Growing Journalists and Readers
Journalist tells about helping a fifth-grade class begin a school newspaper. Includes practical tips for starting a paper.
- High School Journalism
Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, this site has resources for student journalists, teachers, editors of student journalists, and guidance counselors.
- High School Journalism Guide
This site offers writing tips from professionals in the field, geared to High School journalists. Topics offered include finding stories, conducting interviews, effective reporting and editing strategies.
- ICI Newsletter
Occasional publication produced by students in the Institute for Civic Involvement at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale. Focuses on students' political interests and seeks to inform policy makers of their concerns.
- 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.
- KidNews
A free news and writing service for students around the globe.
- Lesson Plan: Japan Travel
Features lesson plan on the country to develop students' research and informative writing skills.
- New York Times Learning Network
An online current and special events news site for grades 3-12; updated weekdays during the school year.
- Newspaper Definitions
Want to know what reporters are talking about? Learn the jargon of the newspaper industry here.
- NHS Wind
Monthly publication of Sheboygan North High. Offers local news, sports updates, and archived stories.
- 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.
- Paper Lake Times
Students learn journalism through articles and quizzes, "interview" sources, write their own stories, and receive advice from working journalists.
- Political Links
Compendium sites devoted to media, democracy and politics.
- Silver Chips Online
Online version of Montgomery Blair High School's award winning student newspaper.
- Studentpress.org
Supports high school students in their efforts to improve their publications. Their sourcebook offers great resources of importance to student journalists.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Pulitzer Prizes
Tells about the most prestigious award in the history of journalism.
- The Simpson Street Free Press
News articles by teens on various topics of interest, including a geography, history, and space section.
- 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.
- 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.
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