Explains the uses of photo illustrations. Notes that the key to developing a successful photo illustration is collaborative planning. Outlines the following guidelines for photo illustrations: never set up a photograph to mimic reality; create only abstractions with photo illustrations; clearly label photo illustrations; and never play photo…

Contends that the index at the back of a book is an important reader service. Discusses how and why to index, and how to make indexes interesting. Outlines programs, such as Filemaker and Adobe, which help the indexing process. (PM)

Presents 23 photographs and discusses techniques used in taking each photo. Considers the aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, film type, exposures, equivalent exposure, and lenses. Presents an exercise worksheet for students to fill out incorporating these techniques. (SG)

Explains how the news story surrounding the Watergate events led not only to the resignation of President Nixon but also to one of journalism's greatest triumphs. Presents a Watergate timeline with 25 events. Gives three exercises to accompany the study of the journalism side of the Watergate events and to compare the movie, "All The President's…

Offers advice to student photojournalists on taking better pictures of people's faces. Includes 14 "mug shots" representing various lighting conditions and camera settings. (RS)

Notes that email lists have become a popular way for people with similar interests to communicate. Discusses the JEAHELP email list, a private, unmoderated list owned by Candace Perkins Bowen, a past president of the Journalism Education Association. Discuses things to think about before sending a message to an email distribution list. (RS)

Evaluates the newly released Adobe InDesign software, finding that while it brings new life into desktop publishing, it is not yet a "must buy" for publications advisers. Compares specific features that are relevant for student publications, including: character, paragraph, drop caps, define styles, page setup, text wrap, defining and using…

Offers information for student photojournalists describing how to work with photographs, scanners, software, and digital information to reduce and enlarge photographs for page layouts to achieve clear, precise images. Notes definitions and formulas. Includes two exercises to teach and practice these principles. (SR)

Considers the confusion of over 20 different kinds of graphics programs. Briefly distinguishes between some of the more popular graphics formats (Photoshop, TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PICT, and EPS), and describes the benefits and disadvantages of each in the context of journalism education. (SC)

Presents a detailed plan for school publications staffs in covering a crisis or disaster. Describes things to do before, during, and after the crisis (natural disasters, student deaths, fire, violence, etc.). Appends two exercises--ranking story ideas in order of importance, and establishing an emergency-contact list. (RS)

Describes how yearbooks and school newspapers across the country deal with covering deaths of students, faculty, or staff. Notes that policies, if they even exist, can vary greatly from school to school. Appends an exercise on yearbook policies. (RS)

Suggests that student journalists need to establish a positive working relationship with the law enforcement agencies in their coverage area. Discusses publications by the Student Press Law Center that may aid student journalists in obtaining information from official sources. (RS)

States that shooting football can be a tremendous learning experience for budding photographers. Explains that a good grasp of the game and the field are essential, as is the right equipment. Discusses choice of lens and choice of film. (SR)

Outlines seven steps to follow in Photoshop Software to create drop shadows (in order to give objects depth and make the page look more interesting). (SR)

Outlines a six-step process that allows computer operators, using Photoshop software, to create "knock-outs" to precisely define the path that will serve to separate the object from the background. (SR)