Communications Professor how-to
How to Advise a Student Newspaper
Student media teaches real journalism.
Quick answer
Student media teaches real journalism. In short: set; teach; review, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Set editorial roles.
Teach ethics and law.
Review the story budget.
Coach reporters.
Let students make decisions.
Debrief each issue.
Safety reminders for communications professors
- Protect student privacy
- Follow research ethics
- Respect student press freedom
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Rhetoric · Interpersonal communication · Organizational communication · Media literacy · Framing · Agenda setting: see the full communications professor glossary.