The University of Arizona School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Journalism Diversity Workshop for Arizona High School Students. The workshop runs June 6-17 and gives students from diverse populations a chance to learn news gathering, editing and other aspects of the journalism profession.
The national project, sponsored by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, is an effort to help broadcast and newspaper newsrooms mirror the diversity of their communities. The UA School of Journalism has held the workshop since 1981.
Students will learn how to produce a newspaper, video and a blog using equipment in the school's publication and photojournalism labs. They will gain experience in news writing, reporting, editing, digital design, broadcast news and photojournalism techniques. They'll also learn about ethics and media law.
At the end of the 12-day session students publish a workshop newspaper called The Chronicle, which covers news from the Tucson community and issues and trends concerning teens and people around the country.
The workshop seeks students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the fall and who show a serious interest in journalism and in pursuing higher education. Upcoming sophomores and graduating seniors will be considered.
Interested students should submit an application accompanied by a recent photograph, short essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, adviser, administrator or mentor. The recommendation letter may also be submitted via e-mail. A copy of the application form is on the UA journalism Web site.
Applications and recommendations must be postmarked on or before May 1 and sent to: John de Dios, University of Arizona School of Journalism, P.O. Box 210158-B, Tucson, AZ 85721.
The program accepts up to 15 students from high schools around Arizona.
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