News Writing for High Schools

"News Writing for High Schools" by Leo A. Borah serves as a comprehensive foundational guide for student journalists and educators alike. This instructional work provides a clear and practical approach to the essentials of journalism, tailored specifically for the secondary education environment. Covering everything from the basics of lead writing and news gathering to the intricacies of feature stories and editorial composition, the text offers timeless advice on clarity, accuracy, and the ethical responsibilities of the press.Borah outlines the structure of a high school newspaper staff and details the various roles required to maintain a successful student publication. Readers will find detailed lessons on interviewing techniques, sports reporting, and the importance of brevity in news writing. By focusing on the development of critical thinking and effective communication, "News Writing for High Schools" remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of journalism education and the evolution of student media.Whether used as a classroom textbook or a reference for aspiring writers, this work emphasizes the craft of storytelling through a journalistic lens. It captures the standards of early 20th-century reporting while providing a solid framework for anyone looking to master the fundamentals of print media.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 292, Paperback, Tradd Street Press