Surf these sites: Academic Communications Sites -- Links to communications, journalism, and media sites at universities around the world. Sorted by region and country. Compiled by the University of Florida Department of Journalism and Communications. Guide for Beginning Newswriters -- A brief lesson in writing a news story, geared toward young and/or very inexperienced writers who would like to explore journalistic writing. HighWired.Com -- The world''s largest online network of high schools. FREE and easy-to-use web publishing tools allow educators and students to create online newspapers and classrooms. Teachers can use the Internet to hand out assignments and additional resources for students to follow what happens in class. How Journalists Use the Internet -- Academic thesis about the usage patterns and information needs of journalists who are using the Internet. Jacket Journal -- Newspaper written by students at Clayton High School in Clayton, New Mexico. Kids Did This in the Newsroom -- School newspapers and media productions by K-12 students. The list is small but growing. Liberty Academy -- Distance learning in journalism and language arts for K-12 homeschoolers. Individual instruction. Students'' work is published online. Megasources -- Metasearch engine links to a diverse collection of sources useful to journalists. "How-to-find-information" sites as well as information sites. Newsletter Editor''s Resource List -- Superb database of sites useful to the working journalist, student journalist, or teacher of journalism. Also includes photojournalism and advertising sites. OWL Handouts listed by topic -- real good site Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists -- The society sponsors scholarships, writing and photography contests, yearbook contests, in-depth evaluation of student publications, and a quarterly magazine. The organization was founded in 1926 and has granted charters to more than 13,780 high schools in 42 countries. Student Press Law Center -- Legal information for student journalists and educators in such areas as censorship, libel, copyright, and freedom of information. Links to other resources and internship opportunities. The Broadcasting Training Program -- Non-profit organization that provides training opportunities to minority college grads in tv/radio news reporting and news management. The Eagle -- Monthly newspaper written by 3-5th graders at the Academy for Academic Excellence, a charter school serving homeschoolers, in Apple Valley, CA. The Falcon''s Nest -- Information site by the students of University Park Elementary in Fairbanks, AK. Interesting and well-done. The Pride of Apple Valley -- Newspaper written by students at Rio Vista Elementary School in Apple Valley, CA. The Silver Knight -- Student newspaper of the Academy for Academic Excellence, a charter school serving homeschoolers, in Apple Valley, CA. Well-written by 6-12th graders. USUS - The Internet Guide for Journalists -- Introducing the internet and electronic communication and how they can be used to aid the journalist''s research. USUS - The Usually Useful Internet Guide for Journalists -- An excellent, comprehensive Internet guide for journalists. It was created for those who want to have a better understanding of the Internet and its potential as a journalistic research tool. Well-organized and easy to navigate. Virtual Library of Journalism -- Information and links to some 514 sites or areas of journalism including specialized fields. Links to associations, centers, clubs, foundations, guilds, institutes and societies as well as other resources and services and related fields. World Journalism Institute -- National and international news from a Christian perspective. Site includes online edition of World Magazine and information about classes and conferences offered by the institute. World Soundcasting Network -- Broadcast journalism produced by high school students around the world. Programs by any member school can be accessed via streaming audio. cyber-times.org -- An international on-line forum for communication and journalism students and educators.
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