Selection of a Typesetting System for Journalism Instruction at Oklahoma State University and Production of the Daily O'Collegian

Abstract

As the newspaper field enters the modern world after sleeping decades with little realchange in production methods, new concepts and methods are being brought into the newsroom arid out of the composing room. Control of news by its originators is a real benefit as well as effecting a reduction in production costs. Along with change comes new thinking, a function which hopefully can be aided by college journalism programs such as The School of Journalism and Broadcasting at Oklahoma State University. Unfortunately, the cost of equipment for training the new journalist is very expensive. Fortunately, The Daily O'Collegian is a part of the journalism school and costs of training can be shared, making it possible for Oklahoma State University to become one of the first in the nation to be able to use this modern equipment in its training and production, which is an extension of their college work. Much study has gone into concepts of training and methods, and with the aid of a number of experts in various fields, this study can be used as a basis for others. It should be used only as a basis for study, as each schoolor production facility has its own peculiar problems and needs.