1. Introduction
2. Non-Internet Information Sources
3. Research from Online Databases
4. Helpful Internet Sites
5. Mini Essay

Journalism internships abound in the United States, and I’m quite familiar with many of the sources of the internships as well as the method prescribed to attain these internships. After living abroad for four months last year, it became apparent to me that journalists operate somewhat differently in the United States versus a European country, inspiring me to seek an internship abroad and find out more about the cultural variables that influence the field.

Through research I hope to find out what kind of opportunities are available for students seeking summer internships in the mass communication field. I will discern how these opportunities are made known, if the internships are unpaid or have stipends, and what qualities applicants need to be good candidates. I will focus my search on Western Europe, but would not rule out an internship in another area of Europe if the opportunity seemed to meet my goals.

This topic should appeal to all college students with a career-oriented mindset. Every student knows that internships enhance their resume and make them more marketable in any job field. My research tactics and findings should reveal the most efficient way to use internet exploration to find out about availability and contact information for summer internships.

2. Non-Internet Information Sources:

1. Cantrell, Will and Francine Modderno; assisted by Marianne Janney. International Internships and Volunteer Programs: International Options for Students and Professionals. Oakton, VA: Worldwise Books, 1992. LC1072.I58 C36 1992.

2. Hershey, Barbara. A World Apart. Dir. by Chris Menges. 114 min. Atlantic Entertainment Group and Heron Communications. 1988. Videocassette. 65-V2288.

3. The Student Guide to Mass Media Internships. Intern Research Group, School of Journalism, University of Colorado. Boulder, CO, 1986. P91.5.U5 S78.

3. Research From Online Databases:

1) Basu, Moni and Keith Graham. “Here and Abroad.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 9 December 1999. Database on-line. Available from Infotrac Custom Newspapers. <http://web5.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/1/1/1/purl=rc6_ EAI M>. [1 February 2003].

2) Ben-David, Devorah. “Internships Growing.” In The RIchmond Times- Dispatch. 13 October 2002, Section S-17. Database on-line. Available from LexisNexis. <http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe>. [1 February 2003].

3) Clay, Hubert. “Internships in the Development of People.” Personnel Journal. June 1961, Vol. 40, Iss. 000002, 58. Database on-line. Available from ABI/Inform Archive. <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb>. [1 February 2003].

4) Coliver, Edith S. “Training Journalists for International communication.” International Educational and Cultural Exchange. 1 January 1978, 3, 13, 34-9,52. Database on-line. Available from ERIC via EbSCOhost. [1 February 2003].

5) Klein, Ken. “Quick Transition for Journalism Interns (Overseas Internships Often Lead to Jobs as Foreign Correspondents).” In Editor & Publisher. 22 February 1992, Vol. 125, 21. Database on-line. Available from Business & Company Resource Center. <http://infotrac.galegroup.com/>. [1 February 2003].

6) “What Editors Want.” Editor & Publisher. 22 February 1997, Vol. 130, 26. Database on-line. Available from Business & Company Resource Center. <http://infotrac.galegroup.com/>. [1 February 2003].

4. Helpful Internet Sites:

1) Back to College: Internships
This Web site is an all-in-one resource center, specifically targeting the needs of persons returning to college. Within the site there is an internship database, listing over 25 internship Web sites for persons seeking both national and international internships.

2) InternAbroad.com
InternAbroad.com is a comprehensive Web site that is a source for international internships. It allows users to Search for paid and volunteer, academic and non-academic internships, as well as college credit practical training programs around the world.

3) PlanetEdu
A broad-based worldwide education directory, featuring an internship directory with interning opportunities around the globe. The site also features resources to explore interning in a particular location, or just further research an internship idea.

4) Society of Professional Journalists
A professional sight with the mission statement of “improving and protecting journalism.” This Web site comprehensively includes the latest information about the mass communication industry, as well as an internships link that is updated with available interning opportunities.

5) The Riley Guide: Internships, Apprenticeships, and Volunteer Opportunities
This is an extensive Web site for use by internship, volunteer, or apprenticeship seekers. The site has lots of information about internships, and gives you the opportunity to search by career field. It also gives information through hyperlinks about other useful resources for students, such as statistics, housing, best deals, etc.

5. Mini Essay:

Music Piracy on the Internet: Putting a Stop to Downloading Free Music

Although many Web sites that allow users to download free music pose potential problems, in 1999 music industry executives specifically attacked Napster, a company that provides a Web site and software that allows people to swap music (usually in the form of MP3 format) (1). The Recording Association of America (RIAA) filed a lawsuit against Napster on behalf of eighteen powerful record companies. The legislative battle began on the grounds that Napster was conducting “music piracy,” and costing millions of dollars in damages and lost revenue. More specifically, RIAA charged that Napster had engaged in copyright infringement by allowing users to swap and download songs from copyrighted CDs (2).
In the first round of the A & M Records Inc. v. Napster Inc. trial, a district court ruled that Napster was guilty of infringing on copyright laws (3). The case was taken to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where the ruling was upheld (3). This bold decision may hold many consequences for the future of downloading MP3 files on the Internet.
Many Napster users will inevitably still seek the free music they so easily acquired, and will simply resort to using a different MP3 source, many of which are remarkably similar to Napster. Other users will follow music industry recommendations and use a service where they pay to download the MP3 files. On a larger scale, this could potentially harm other Internet resource companies that allow users to swap potentially copyrighted information, such as books or software. Also, selling information in the form of books, movies, software, etc., through third-party auction sites such as eBay may eventually come under attack (1).

2) Lawrence Iser and James Toma, “Battling Digital Piracy: Recording Industry Has Taken a Multipronged Response to Illegally Downloaded Music,” National Law Journal, 20 January 2003 v25 n68 p. C1, Available Online: <http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe>, [Accessed: 1 February 2002].