
Young People's Press		May 9, 2008

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Be true to yourself

By Christopher Curry
After spending much of my later life trying desperately to avoid being taken over by the surge of recent technological advancements, I seem to have inadvertently thrown in the metaphorical towel. I became aware of this last week as I walked gleefully down the street shuffling through my billion song playlist on my new iPod that is scarcely the size of a guitar pick.
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How to watch American Idol

By Angelle Marie Damare

As Idol mania sweeps across America, I, a show-savvy fan, feel it necessary to give a brief overview of how to watch the show.
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Writing Tips

"Writing takes more than talent. It takes a kind of nerve... and a lot of hard, hard work."
- Georgia 0' Keefe, American painter

Thinking of trying your hand at journalism? Have an idea for a news story or opinion piece but you're not sure how to proceed?

No problem.

Journalistic writing has certain rules and conventions that are different from high school and university essay-style writing. But it's not rocket science.

With a little guidance and editorial direction, you too can write for newspaper or online publication.

To get you started, we've developed a concise how-to guide on writing a news article and opinion piece.

How to Write an Opinion Piece

How to Write a News Article

"The pen is mightier than the sword."
- William Shakespeare

For those who want something more comprehensive, check out the YPP Writers' Guide, a 5-unit manual covering the various aspects of youth journalism.

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