Featured School Papers:

Know Your J-Jargon

summary lead : The first paragraph of a news story in which the writer presents a synopsis of two or more actions rather than focusing on any one of them. News Reporting & Writing (Eighth Edition) by the Missouri Group. Copyright 2005. Reproduced by permission of Bedford/St. Martins.

Learn more J-Jargon »

Ask A Pro

A look at the changing profession of journalism and how some of its leaders are blazing trails.

Featured Teacher

Sheldon R. Gawiser and G. Evans Witt

future of journalism

20 Questions A Journalist Should Ask About Poll Results

Two polling experts give 20 questions journalists should ask about polls. More »



Archived Ask A Pro »