Download this issue (PDF) This is the 15th issue of Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s A Cut Above, which contains the best of high school journalism in Michigan. The purpose of this …
2012 A Cut Above: Newspaper
Download this issue (PDF) This is the 15th issue of Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s A Cut Above, which contains the best of high school journalism in Michigan. The purpose of this …
Individual New Media Judging Criteria
1. News Brief Does not sacrifice accuracy for the sake of timeliness Sharp, attention-getting lead that underscores news story importance Uses inverted pyramid Emphasizes news elements, i.e. …
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Individual Video Judging Criteria
INDIVIDUAL VIDEO RUBRICS FOR ALL CATEGORIES EXCEPT 14-18 (AIRCHECKS) AUDIO Is it clear? Is there any audio distortion? Was the appropriate mic used? Is the mic properly placed? Is there a “popping” …
Individual Newspaper Judging Criteria
Category 1: NEWS STORY Sharp, attention-getting lead that underscores news story importance Uses inverted pyramid Emphasizes news elements, i.e. timeliness, nearness, impact, and prominence Shows …
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Individual Yearbook Judging Criteria
*Indicates new categories (that also need new judging criteria) To save on the number of books needed to enter, schools are now allowed to submit one package for all the visual/verbal categories. If …
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