By Zoe Galan
EMS Press
Traverse City East MS
1st Place Division MS, News Design
Editorial Opinion Page/Spread
JUDGING CRITERIA
- If editorial page, includes masthead with statement of responsibility for publication
- Graphic devices, if used, contribute to overall impact of page
- Cartoon, illustrations are attractive, understandable, using shadings/screenings
- Design reflects effective graphic style, personality of publication
- Ads not included on editorial page
- Strong visual center of interest
- Consistent use of headline styles/type faces
- Editorial should be unsigned but clearly identifiable through standing heads and page I.D., column width and/or type size
- Content covers appropriate, timely issues/topics
- Stories written in sound, journalistic style
- Opinions supported by facts, research and examples