Vol. 8, no. 1 (fall 1986)

 

Sharon H. Polansky and Douglas W.W. Huges, “Managerial Innovation in Newspaper,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 1-12.

 

Gerald C. Stone, “No Rest-in-Peace for Readers after PM’s Demise,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 13-28.

 

Steve Pasternack and Sandra H. Utt, “Subject Perception of Newspaper Characteristics Based on Front Page Design,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 29-36.

 

George E. Stevens, “Newspaper Tort Liability for Harmful Advertising,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 37-42.

 

Steven Shields and Sharon Dunwoody, “The Social World of the Statehouse Pressroom,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 43-52.

 

Tony A*censored*er and Frederick Fico, “Source Reliance and Use in Reporting State Government: A Study of Print and Broadcast Partners,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 53-64.

 

Byron St. Dizier, “Editorial Page Editors and Endorsements: Chain-ownded vs. Independent Newspapers,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 63-68.

 

John M. Shipman Jr. “Computerization and Job Satisfaction in the Newsroom: Four Factors to Consider,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 69-78.

 

Book Reviews

 

William Miles Dowd, review of Worldly Power: The Making of the Wall Street Journal, by Edward E. Scharff, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 79-80.

 

John C. Schweitzer, review of Reporter vs. Publisher: What Journalism Professors Don’t Tell You, by Janice Brownfield, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 80-81.

James S. Featherston, review of Ralph Ingersoll, A Biography, by Roy Hoopes, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 1 (fall 1986): 81-82.

 

 

Vol. 8, no. 2 (winter 1987)

 

John K. Hartman, “USA Today and Young-Adult Readers: Can a New Style Newspaper Win Them Back?” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 1-11.

 

Samir A. Husni, “Newspapers’ Sunday Supplements: Rocky Present, Bright Future?” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 12-22.

 

Gerald Stone, “Unraveling the State Desk’s Knotty Problem,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 23-32.

 

Steve Pasternack, “Headlines and Libel: Is the ‘Unit’ Approach Most Effective,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 33-42.

 

Michael B. Salwen and Bruce Garrison, “Sports and Politics: Los Angeles Times’ Coverage of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 43-52.

 

Tony A*censored*er, Frederick Fico and Gary Pizante, “Reporting on the State Legislature: A Case Study of the Inter-media Agenda-Setting,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 53-62.

 

Jon Dilts, Aralynn McMane and James Brown, “Indiana’s Education Writers: A Portrait in Chalk,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 63-74.

 

Book Reviews

 

Nancy Weatherly Sharp, review of Beyond the Facts: A Guide to the Art of Feature Writing, by Louis Alexander, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 75-76.

 

John De Mott, review of Communication Research: Strategies and Sources, by R.B. Rubin, A.M. Rubin and L.J. Piele, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 76.

 

John De Mott, review of The Suspended Sentence: A Guide for Writers, by Roscoe C. Born, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 2 (winter 1987): 76-77.

 

Vol. 8, no. 3 (spring 1987)

 

Yorgo Pasadeos, Glenn Key, Steven Hall and Cynthia Morvillo, “Information Content of Newspaper Advertisements,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 1-10.

 

Frederic F. Endres, “Editorial Writers and the Research Process,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 11-20.

 

John Kerr and Walter E. Niebauer Jr., “Use of Full Text, Database Retrieval Systems by Editorial Page Writers,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 21-32.

 

Keith Kenney and Stephen Lacy, “Economic Forces Behind Newspapers’ Increasing Use of Color and Graphics,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 33-42.

 

Laurence B. Lain, “How Readers View Mug Shots,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 43-52.

 

Ray Laakaniemi, “Letter from the Coach,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 53-58.

 

Judith M. Buddenbaum, “Predicting Religion Reporters’ Use of a Denominational News Service,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 59-70.

 

Robert Logan, “Balance of Editorial Commentary in Four Florida Newspapers during the 1984 Presidential Campaign,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 71-82.

 

Philip Meyer, “Commentary: Polls are Predictions (So Let’s Stop Kidding Ourselves),” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 83-90.

 

Book Reviews

 

James S. Featherston, review of Rebel with a Cause: P.D. East, Southern Liberalism, and the Civil Rights Movement, by Gary Huey, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 91-92.

 

Hiley H. Ward, review of Literary Newswriting: The Death of an Oxymoron, by R. Thomas Berner, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 3 (spring 1987): 92-93.

 

Vol. 8, no. 4 (summer 1987)

 

Cecilie Gaziano and Kristin McGrath, “Segments of the Public Most Critical of Newspapers’ Credibility: A Psychographic Analysis,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 1-18.

 

Robert O. Wyatt and David P. Badger, “To Toast, Pan or Waffle: How Film Reviews Affect Reader Interest and Credibility Perception,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 19-30.

 

Mark Monmonier and Val Pipps, “Weather Maps and Newspaper Design: Response to USA Today,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 31-42.

 

Paul D. Adams, “A Forecasting Model for Newspaper Management,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 43-50.

 

George E. Stevens, “Newspaper Liability for Libel of a Former Employee,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 51-58.

 

Jeremy Harris Lipschultz, “The Nonreader Problem: A Closer Look at Avoiding the Newspaper,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 59-70.

 

John C. Busterna, “Commentary: Improving Editorial and Economic Competition with a Modified Newspaper Preservation Act,” Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 71-84.

 

Book Reviews

 

Charles Gene-McDaniel, review of Reading the News, eds. Robert Karl Manoff and Michael Schudson, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 85-86.

 

James Featherston, review of 60 Years of Journalism, by James M. Cain, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 86-87.

 

John De Mott, review of The Virtuous Journalist, by Stephen Klaidman and Tom L. Beauchanp, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 87-88.

 

John De Mott, review of News Writing and Reporting for Today’s Media, by Bruce D. Itule and Douglas A. Anderson, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 88-89.

 

John C. Schweitzer, review of Newspaper Circulation: Marketing the News, by William J. Thorn with Mary Pfeil, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 89-90.

 

John De Mott, review of Free Press-Fair Trial, by Richard M. Schmidt, Dale Spencer and David Stolberg, Newspaper Research Journal 8, no. 4 (summer 1987): 90.