PBS
Pbs: The Black Press: Newspapers
At this PBS site, read about the histories of eight African-American newspapers: The Chicago Defender, The California Eagle, The Afro-American, The Pittsburgh Courier, Amsterdam News, Atlanta Daily World, Freedom's Journal, and Norfolk...
PBS
Pbs: American Photography: A Century of Images
The companion site to the PBS series, this site chronicles the growth of photography, both in our private lives and in the public world of news and journalism. The site includes narrative from the series as well as images and teaching...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Freedom of the Press Around the World
Americans often take Freedom of the Press for granted, but this activity will remind students that other nations do not allow such liberal views of their press. Examine Russia, Iraq, Nigeria and other nations and evaluate the freedoms...
Howard University
Moments in Black History: Milestones in African American Journalism
This site contains six pages of a timeline with individual events of African American history in journalism. Starts in 1541 with event in Mexico.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Avoiding "Cop Talk"
This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!
Other
Rewriting Copy
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Glossary of Terms
Here are terms you should familiarize yourself with broadcast journalism or radio news is in your future.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Be Enterprising
This is a fabulous site for all of those wanting to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. You can find tons of tips on how to be a better journalist and how to find a great story.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Polls, Surveys, and Studies
So you want to be a great broadcast journalist? You should take a look at this site! It offers tons of info and pointers on radio journalism.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Improving Newsroom Operations
Find out the basics of newsroom operation and the expectations of the various parts of a news broadcast.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Broadcast Sentence Structure
A fabulous Newscript.com site for broadcast news writing. You can learn how to craft the perfect sentence for radio listeners.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Three Styles of Radio Newswriting
A great Newscript site offering links to different styles of broadcast newswriting.
Other
University of Virginia: Center for Politics
This non-partisan site serves "as readily accessible resource for scholars, reporters, officeholders and the general public on issues central to our system of government."
Other
Power Reporting Resources and Training for Journalists
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.
Other
Univ. Of Kansas: The Wonderful World of Editing
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...
Other
Usc Annenberg: Online Journalism Review
A review of journalistic issues and news, the OJR covers journalism worldwide, especially in cyberspace.
Other
Ethic Net: Codes by Country
Ethic Net is a databank for European codes of journalism ethics translated into English. The project offers basic information on media ethics.
Other
Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
Arizona State University
Arizona State: A Journalist's Guide to the Internet
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.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Colonial Newspapers
Describes the writing style and content found in Colonial newspapers during the first half of the 1700s. Clicking on the link at the bottom of each page will take you to information about individual newspapers and journalists.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: To Report or Not to Report
What kind of principles do reporters adhere to when deciding what to report? This lesson takes a closer look at a piece written to the New York Times regarding the atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein's Regime in Iraq.
Other
Internet Press Guild: The Care and Feeding of the Press Release
This is a guide for journalists who work in the field of press relations. This in-depth look at the profession and perfection of skills required to be a success may be enlightening for students interested in journalism and public relations.
Other
Newseum: War Stories
What is it like to be a war correspondent? This is an exhibit from the Newseum that explores what goes into the reporting of covering a war. Discusses the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: News Writing: Interviews
A variety of news writing interviews from professionals in the field. Some examples of the professionals include Andy Rooney, Kurt Loder, and Joyce Davis.