{"id":7047,"date":"2024-06-25T11:33:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T15:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acutabove.mipamsu.org\/?p=7047"},"modified":"2024-06-25T11:33:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T15:33:21","slug":"off-beat-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acutabove.mipamsu.org\/?p=7047","title":{"rendered":"Off Beat Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1st Place, Feature Presentation – Mini- Mag, Special Section or Supplement <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23, Division 1-3, Yearbook Visual and Verbal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Staff
<\/strong>Echo
Grand Blanc HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y-25. Feature Presentation – Mini-Mag, Special Section or Supplement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mini-mags, special sections and special supplements should be entered in this category. Entries must include multiple spreads designed as a unit to explore a topic; typically non-traditional coverage (i.e., NOT<\/em><\/strong> homecoming, a sport or other annual activity typically covered every year in the book). Subject selection, writing, photography and design will be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judging Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Copy (if traditional copy is used) has engaging angle, solid lead and meaningful student quotes that enrich story and reflect effective interviewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Captions begin with strong lead and contain at least two sentences that answer all reader\u2019s questions and clearly identifies all people<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Copy and captions show evidence of adequate research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clever, engaging primary\/secondary headline combination draws reader into the story and establishes visual\/verbal connection between photos and copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The primary\/secondary headline combination clarifies the content of the spread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Primary headline is short and grabs the reader\u2019s attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Secondary headline is sentence-like and summarizes the story\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Adheres to rules of good journalism including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Use of active voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Freedom from editorial comment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Careful editing and proofreading<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Correct use of grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Spreads appear sequentially<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Designed as a visual unit; arrangement of photos, headline, copy, captions and white space invite reader onto pages and show careful planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Special treatments are used sparingly and effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Graphics and typography enhance readability and attractiveness of design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Primary\/secondary headline combination has contemporary design\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • While designs may be innovative, they adhere to journalistic standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Photos have strong storytelling content and are effectively cropped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Photos are technically strong and show evidence of composition rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Attracts, holds reader\u2019s attention; posed photos are avoided<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Avoids distracting back\/foreground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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