"A publication of the Student Press Law Center"--Cover Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The American court system and legal citations --Introduction --Freedom of expression --Ethical journalism --Through the schoolhouse gate --High school press freedom --College press freedom --Private schools and press freedom --Independent student media --Online student media --Broadcast student media --The rights of advisers -- Defamation --Invasion of privacy --Obscenity and indecency --Copyright --Liability for student media --Reporter's privilege --Freedom of information law --Advertising and business concerns.
Summary:
"Law of the Student Press is an essential reference tool for any classroom, newsroom or studio where journalists are being trained. In layman's language, it explains how to use the law to safely gather and share information, how to defend against threats to press freedom, and how to stay on the right side of copyright, libel and privacy law." -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.