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What is the purpose of laying out a newspaper properly?
What is the purpose of laying out a newspaper properly?
Which type of front page makeup is described as having perfect balance?
Which type of front page makeup is described as having perfect balance?
What are the six principles given in Scholastic Journalism for achieving effective makeup?
What are the six principles given in Scholastic Journalism for achieving effective makeup?
Which type of page makeup combines text and photo for layout?
Which type of page makeup combines text and photo for layout?
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What should be avoided in page makeup to ensure a good layout?
What should be avoided in page makeup to ensure a good layout?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of front page makeup described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of front page makeup described in the text?
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What does Scholastic Journalism emphasize as a key factor in achieving effective makeup?
What does Scholastic Journalism emphasize as a key factor in achieving effective makeup?
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Why is giving pages an attractive appearance important in newspaper layout?
Why is giving pages an attractive appearance important in newspaper layout?
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Which format combines text and photos in an 'X' pattern on the page?
Which format combines text and photos in an 'X' pattern on the page?
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Study Notes
Origin of Campus Journalism
- The first student publication, The Students Gazette, was written by Samuel Fickle Fox in 1777 at the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, USA.
- It was published continuously until August 1778, when the British soldiers closed the school.
- In the Philippines, the University of the Philippines started publishing its magazine College Folio in October 1910.
- The Philippine Normal School introduced its publication, The TORCH, in 1913.
Campus Journalism: News Hook and Nut Graph
- A news hook is a sentence that grabs the reader's attention.
- A nut graph is a paragraph that explains the significance of the story.
- Example: "Never before have so many political parties contended so avidly for the votes of the silent majority which definitely will decide the outcome of the elections."
Depth News
- Depth news is a type of news-feature that contains essential facts, background, interpretation, and analysis.
- It is not a news story in the traditional sense since it is not based on a timely event that answers the 5 W's and the H.
- A depth report should be distinguished from depth treatment.
Guidelines for Writing an Interview
- Correct grammatical errors and awkward sentences made by the interviewee unless they are necessary to reveal their personality.
- Make quotes clear and compact.
- Avoid referencing yourself unless needed.
- Use synonyms for "said" to avoid monotony.
Qualities of a Good Sports Writer
- Must know sports rules, strategy, team and players' records.
- Must attend games or meets as a reporter, not as a spectator or cheerer.
- Must know coaches and players intimately.
- Must observe accuracy.
- Must be able to take notes quickly without losing the sequence of the play.
- Must be fair and unbiased in reporting, even though they have a favorite team.
Layout or Makeup Page
- Makeup refers to the assembling of type, cuts, and/or ads on a page.
- Type refers to the texts or fonts used.
- Cuts refer to photoengraving of any kind, including photos, illustrations, boxes, etc.
Dos and Don'ts in Makeup
- Experiment with thumbnail dummies before deciding on the final layout.
- Don't use two pictures of the same size on any one page.
- Avoid piling type blocks of similar depth on top of each other.
- Use size heads on horizontal stories that do not deserve a full line.
- Mix vertical blocks with horizontal ones.
Types of Front Page Makeup
- Perfect Balance (Balance or Symmetrical) Makeup
- Brace or Focus
- Broken Column Makeup
- Occult Makeup
- Streamlined Makeup
- Circus Makeup
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Enhance your writing skills for traditional Campus Journalism and new media with this quiz. Test your knowledge on principles and strategies in the field of Campus Journalism. Perfect for students taking the ELA 323 course.
