Telegraph Herald - Dubuque, IA

 
Scholastic Journalist Award selection criteria:
· Nominees must be seniors at high schools in the Telegraph Herald service area.
· Nominees must be active in the editorial aspect (news, web, sports, features, photo and art/graphics) of newspapers.

The application consists of:
· A letter from the journalism adviser or faculty member, detailing the student's activities and performance in newspaper journalism.
· Six non-returnable published works, mounted on 8 ½ x 11-inch sheets and accompanied by the student's written comments about the portfolio. The works may include articles published in newspapers other than school publications, such as community weeklies or the TH.
· An essay by the nominee concerning the impact journalism has had on him or her personally. Essays should be no more than 500 words.
· Judges' decisions are final.

Applications are due April 4, 2008
Send entry package to:
Scholastic Journalist Award
Brian Cooper, Executive Editor
Telegraph Herald
P.O. Box 688
Dubuque, IA 52004-0688

Each award recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship award and a commemorative plaque.

For more information contact
Brian Cooper, Executive Editor
bcooper@wcinet.com
563-588-5662

Entries will be judged on the following percentage basis

Portfolio
Overall quality 25
Impact/significance 10
Creativity/originality 10
Presentation 5
Nominee's essay 25
Leadership 15
Letter of recommendation 10
Total 100

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