Contest rules are below. Students and teachers may download the high school entry form_2011. The apw_hs_manifest2011 are available here too. If you have any questions, contest director Kristin Netterstrom can help: 501-378-3479 (days) or by e-mail knetterstrom@arkansasonline.com.
General information:
Students may enter up to three entries per category for work published between Feb. 15, 2010, and Feb. 15, 2011. Entries must be the work of students enrolled in grades 9-12 during the current school year.
Submit two full-page tear sheets for each entry. One of the tear sheets may be a photocopy of the original.
When entering a photograph that was printed as part of a series, indicate which photo is to be considered.
Student work published in a local newspaper is eligible.
Categories:
1. Editorial – This entry would appear on the editorial page of the paper. It is the voice of the paper. An editorial is not a bylined personal column, but may be a signed on behalf of an editorial board.
2. Opinion – This is the voice of the writer, not to be confused with an editorial. It can focus on items of personal nature, social issues, or happenings of the world. It can be insightful and/or critical, but not libelous.
3. News Story – Shows initiative in obtaining a story that presents new information or a different angle on published information or past events. Judging will be based on general organization, writing style, readability and impact.
4. Feature Story – An in-depth topic of interest to readers. The material may be a personality profile or human interest piece.
5. Sports Story – Imagination and good application of sports-writing style in advance, follow-up, summary or feature coverage of events or sports participants. Avoid play-by-play rehash.
6. Columns – Submit three entries, two consecutive and any third one. Analytical scrutiny, satire or personal comment on general or special subject that entertains and/or educates. Student MUST enter 3 columns for entry to be considered.
7. Feature Photo – Photo must have viewer emotional response, eye-catching subject matter and storytelling qualities. No posed shots. Judging will be based on the photo’s quality as published. Original prints are not required. Submit two copies of published version. Images must not be digitally enhanced or retouched; cropping, toning, contrast and redeye removal are the only electronic adjustments that are allowed.
8. Sports Photo – Photo should be easy to “read” and cropped for impact. It should show the peak of the action; capture an exciting moment or a storytelling facial expression. No posed shots. Judging is based on the quality of the photo as published. Submit two dated copies of the published version. Images must not be digitally enhanced or retouched; cropping, toning, contrast and redeye removal are the only electronic adjustments that are allowed.
9. Cartooning – Copy may be generated by computer graphics or freehand and may be a comic strip or cartoon.
10. Review – Entry should be of interest to the publication’s readers. Subject may be art or dramatic event or music.
11. Graphics – Entry may be created freehand or electronically.
12. Single-Page Layout – Judges will consider any number of graphic elements, typography, photos, illustrations and color. Judging will be on creative and effective use of elements in drawing reader interest and supporting article (s) content.
13. Double-Truck Layout – The entry is a two-page layout (centerfold) incorporating an odd number of pictures made up as a single unit, with the usual margin between the two facing pages eliminated. Judging will be based on same elements as for single-page layout.
14. Environment – Judging will be based on how the article, layout, graphic or photograph “educates the public about environmental issues or concerns.”
15. Video News Story – This is a video created for television or Web broadcast. Judging is based on how well video and reporting/narration are used to obtain a story and present information. DVD is the only allowable format. Make sure your entry plays on a regular consumer DVD player or PC.
16. Video Feature Story – This is a video created for television or Web broadcast. Judging is based on how well video and reporting/narration are used to present a personality profile or human interest story of interest to viewers. DVD is the only allowable format. Make sure your entry plays on a regular consumer DVD player or PC.
17. Video Sports Story – This is a video created for television or Web broadcast. Judging is based on how well video and reporting/narration are used to cover a sports event or participant. DVD is the only allowable format. Make sure your entry plays on a regular consumer DVD player or PC.
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