A basic guide to a career in journalism Veteran journalism teacher Valerie Lewis hosts this nine-part series on journalism and writing the news. Beginning with the 5 W’s and how, these programs provide step-by-step writing instructions from Lewis, plus guidance from professional journalists on how to write leads, features, and hard news stories. Students learn how to interview and gather facts. Professional reporters share their work experiences in this highly competitive field; an editor discusses the editorial process and laws governing the profession. This program is geared toward language arts, communications, and journalism classes in grades 9 through 11, but it is also useful in career courses. 9-part series, 14 minutes each.

Tell a Friend! Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Your Message: We respect your privacy and will not use your friend's address without permission. Item#: BVL6718 VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-3561-8 DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6592-9

The Series Includes : The Lead | Setting Up Your Copy | What Is News? | The Speech | The Meeting | The Interview | Gathering Facts from Interviews | The Personality Profile | Writing About a Place

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