Media studies

Barb Wired
An English Online website featuring Barb Wired, an online newspaper for secondary students, written by secondary students. The newspaper is set up so young people between the ages of 12 and 18 can contribute and read articles about their issues and interests. Also includes information about quizzes and competitions. Articles can either be sent by teachers or directly by young people.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/barbwired/home.html
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Ron Reason News Design and Training: Advice for Smaller Papers
This article is suitable for NCEA media studies students and teachers. It is part of a series of original essays relating to newspaper design, training, and management. The article discusses design and layout challenges, what attracts and deters readers visually, how to improve visual appeal, and more.
http://www.ronreason.com/personal/small.html
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Ten Tips for Better Newspaper Design and Layout
This site is suitable for NCEA media studies students and teachers. It provides tips for better newspaper design and layout including hints on how to create hierarchy and a centre for visual impact, how to organise information, how to use colour, contrast, and typography, and more.
http://www.mddcpress.com/news/july98/story5.htm
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