By Sophie Sawicki
Lore
Mercy HS
1st Place Division 1, Yearbook
Personality Profile
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Clear, relevant, engaging angle that makes story worthy of inclusion
- Solid lead that draws reader into story
- Meaningful student quotes that enrich story and reflect effective interviewing
- Evidence of adequate research
- Story goes beyond superficial coverage to give a total perspective and feel for the subject
- Adheres to rules of good journalism including: short paragraphs, effective transitions and use of active voice freedom from editorial comment careful editing and proofreading to eliminate mechanical errors correct use of grammar