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Aspiring high school journalists master the art of news writing

Now that's a headline worth celebrating! With this High School Journalist WebQuest, you'll be on your way to writing engaging, informative, and moving stories for your school newspaper in no time.      How do you start? What should you write about? Whom should you interview? What do you do with all those notes!! The task might feel daunting, but try not to panic. Everything you need to write creatively and responsibly is at your fingertips with the click of your mouse.      The directions at the bottom of each page will guide you through the quest. If you happen to get lost, you can click on the "EXTRA! EXTRA!" in the upper left-hand corner on any page, which will take you to the quest's homepage.      There's never been a more exciting time to be a reporter especially with the many opportunities to see your byline online as well as in print. Grab that pencil and notebook, and let's begin. Click on STUDENT PAGE and take your first steps. Note: If you are a teacher, you may proceed directly to the TEACHER PAGE before exploring this WebQuest.

Famous Journalists     As you learn how to write your first story for your school newspaper, this column will introduce you to ten of the most famous journalists in history. Enjoy reading their stories of dedication as you begin to write your own story. All excerpts from www.writesite.org