High school journalists share many of the same objectives as professional reporters - finding the story, writing
the story, and packaging the story so that it appeals to an audience. Understanding how to best accomplish these
objectives is key to the student on the newspaper, yearbook or website staff, but the fundamental art of storytelling
and story presentation are not always at the center of high school journalism classes. Student journalists must
first understand that storytelling, at its most basic level, is about people, and that understanding the audience
is essential in deciding how to present the story. This handbook for high school journalists and teachers offers
practical tips for all elements of school journalism. The author covers the essential components that students
must understand: information gathering, writing, standard and alternative coverage, and packaging. Students will
find valuable information about identifying news, interviewing, research, narrative writing style, editing, visual
presentation and layout. The book also covers the legal rights of student journalists, objective vs. opinion writing,
staff planning and organization, and Web - based journalism. Each chapter includes study guides for practical applications
of the concepts discussed.