By Joy Cullen
The Pioneer Optimist
Pioneer HS
1st Place Division 1, News Writing
Bylined Opinion Article
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Topic relevant to interests and/or welfare of school or students
- Wins reader interest with lead that urges action
- Presents evidence/interpretation in logical sequence
- States issue; uses effective examples, facts and comparisons to clarify
- Deals with specific issue; avoids preaching, rhetoric and cliches
- Shows sufficient thought and knowledge of subject, developed with personal style
- Proposes solution where appropriate
- Sentences, paragraphs of varied length; written clearly, concisely and vividly
- Proper diction/grammar