TIPAPreviously Published

BroadcastContestRulesand

GuidelinesDeadline: Postmarked Dec. 23

GENERAL RULES JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL

All entries MUST be as published/broadcast. This means — do not retouch, edit, change, alter or modify any entry specifically for the contest. Do not clean up any story, photo,

layout, headline, ad, or any portion of an entry before submission. The PDF entry must be the same as the entry that was published. The same (CD/DVD) for broadcast entries.

Please Read and Follow CarefullyThe rules below apply to ALL Previously Published/Broadcast Contest entries unless otherwise specified in the particular contest instructions.

1. Each school may submit two (2) entries per category (unless otherwise noted). Entries may be by the same contestant.

2. All entries must have been published (print or online) or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 20 of current calendar year.

3. Individual entries must be the work of students who were enrolled at the institution at the time the work was produced.

4. Entries must be postmarked on or before Dec. 23. Entries must be sent to:TIPA Contest

c/o Journalism DepartmentTexas A&M University-Commerce

2600 S. NealBox 4104

Commerce, TX 75429Attn: Fred Stewart

5. Print entries must be PDFs (unless otherwise noted) of page(s) containing entry to be judged. Each complete set of entries must also be accompanied by the appropriate Certificate of Student Work signed by the media adviser. If any part of certification is found to be false, all entries in that contest from that school shall be disqualified. The affidavit attests to the amount of work done by students and the amount and type of work (if any) done by non-students.

6. Failure to follow submission requirements will result in the specific entry being disqualified.

7. Articles and photos that appeared in online editions MAY be entered in the Previously Published contest. (Note: The same version of a story MUST not be entered in both Online and a Previously Published category.)

8. A 1st, 2nd, 3rd place shall be awarded in each contest, if there are four or more entries. Honorable Mention awards are given at the discretion of the judges. Judges are requested to provide general and/or specific comments for individual and/or collective contests. It is the judge(s) option to fulfill this request.

9. If entries from four or fewer schools are received in a category, one less place than the number of schools submitting entries shall be awarded. If there is only one entry in a contest and it is of exceptional merit, the judge may award the

Contests are open only to current Texas Intercollegiate Press Association members

entry a 1st place. However, should the entry not be of exceptional merit, the judge shall declare there is no contest, and no awards will be given. The final decision is the judge’s.

10. No material with known factual errors may be entered in any contest.

11. Digitally altered photos and digitally created photograph-like images cannot be entered in any “Photo” category. They can be entered in the “Photo Illustration” category, but nowhere else.

12. A Sweepstakes Award is given in each newspaper division, each yearbook division, literary magazine, general magazine, online, radio and television contests. Sweepstakes are based on point accumulation in the individual and the overall categories in each contest.

13. Points shall be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and Honorable Mention as follows:

In all overall categories1st Place 25 points2nd Place 20 points3rd Place 15 pointsHM 5 points

In all individual categories1st Place 5 points2nd Place 4 points3rd Place 3 pointsHM 1 point

Special NotesIn Newspaper and Yearbook contests, any publication may be entered in a higher division. If entered in a higher 1. division, the publication adviser must attach an affidavit to the entries stating the desire to compete in the higher division.No publication may be entered in more than one contest. Advisers must decide which contest the 2. publication will compete.

NEWSPAPER DIVISIONS:

Division 1 – published 3-or more times per weekDivision 2 – published 1-2 times per week, enrollment in top half of entries (Weekly)Division 3 – published 1-2 times per week, enrollment in lower half of entries (Weekly)Division 4 – published bi-weekly with enrollment in top half of entries (Bi-Weekly)Division 5 – published bi-weekly with enrollment in lower half of entries (Bi-Weekly)OR published less than bi-weekly (regardless of enrollment)

* Divisions 2, 3, 4, 5 are determined by the enrollment of each school submitting entries. For Example: If 26 schools publishing WEEKLY newspapers submit entries - the list will be broken into two groups based on enrollment. Those 13 schools with the larger enrollments will be in Division 2, those 13 schools with the lower enrollments will be in Division 3. The same process will be followed to determine Division 4 and Division 5. Exception: Newspapers published less than bi-weekly, regardless of enrollment will be placed in Division 5.

The final divisions for 2, 3, 4, 5 will be determined after all entries are submitted. When divisions are determined, a complete list will be sent to member schools via the ListServ.

Individual Entry Identification:

See How to Submit Entries. Designate each entry as illustrated in Examples. Use letter(s) of each category title. Example: Ad Design = AD; Critical Review = CR; In-Depth Reporting = IDR; Sports Feature Story = SFS, etc.

Example for a News Story from A&M-Commerce about Tuition -- The identity for that entry would be NS-AMC-Tuition

Entries should then be placed in a folder and labeled – such as Newspaper, TV, etc.

Each school MUST submit a complete Entry Log for each contest.

Give the complete name(s) of student contestant(s). If more than one student is listed as the contestant, include full name of all appropriate students. Please give first and last name of student and not just first name initial.

Type all information to reduce problems with correct spelling of names for awards.

SAMPLE ENTRY LOG

Title: Newspaper Entry Log

Division: Give specific division if your newspaper qualifies as Division 1 or you publish less than bi-weekly and will be in Division 5. Otherwise, for division designation - give either Weekly or Bi-Weekly. Your newspaper will be placed in the appropriate division based on frequency of publication and enrollment after all entries are received.

School: Acme University

Category Entrant(s) Headline/Title

News Story John Doe “Governor rejects data…”News Story Jane Doe “Dog bites man”Special Edition Wile E. Coyote John Doe Jane Doe “Homecoming ‘05”News Photo John Doe “Winning touchdown”

NOTE: Continue this format for all individual and group entries for each contest.

CERTIFICATE OF STUDENT WORKTIPA PRINT CONTESTS

(Newspaper, Yearbook, Lit Magazine, Gen Magazine, Online)(Photocopy as needed)

Name of school ________________________________________________________

Enrollment Fall (headcount) _________________________________________

Name of publication ________________________________________________

Frequency of publication (newspaper) _____________________________________

Indicate approximate percentage of each of the following completed by student staff and non-student staff during the period covered by this contest. If none, indicate 0% for that area.

TASK % of work done % of work done Total by Student Staff by Adviser or other Non-StudentPlanning & StoryAssignment ____________% ______________% 100%

Reporting & Writing ____________% ______________% 100%

Content Editing ____________% ______________% 100%

Copy Editing ____________% ______________% 100%

Photography ____________% ______________% 100%

Headline, CutlineWriting & Editing ____________% ______________% 100%

Page Design ____________% ______________% 100%

Proofreading, Page Corrections ___________% ______________% 100%

Final preparation of Pages/files for printer ____________% ______________% 100%

Ad Sales ____________% ______________% 100%

Ad design/production ____________% ______________% 100%

I certify that the information provided above is an accurate representation of work done for this publication for the entire contest period.

Adviser’s signature __________________________________ Date ____________

Adviser’s name, printed _______________________________________________

CERTIFICATE OF STUDENT WORKTIPA RADIO-TV CONTESTS

(Photocopy as needed)

Name of school ________________________________________________________

Enrollment Fall (headcount) _________________________________________

Name of program/station ________________________________________________

Indicate approximate percentage of each of the following completed by student staff and non-student staff during the period covered by this contest. If none, indicate 0% for that area.

TASK % of work done % of work done Total by Student Staff by Adviser or other Non-Student

Planning & StoryAssignment ____________% ______________% 100%

Reporting & Writing ____________% ______________% 100%

Video or Audio Editing ____________% ______________% 100%

Copy Editing ____________% ______________% 100%

Videography or AudioRecording ____________% ______________% 100%

Graphic Design/Character Generation ____________% ______________% 100%

Final preparation of Broadcast ____________% ______________% 100%

Ad Sales ____________% ______________% 100%

Ad design/production ____________% ______________% 100%

PSA design/production ____________% ______________% 100%

I certify that the information provided above is an accurate representation of work done for this broadcast outlet for the entire contest period.

Adviser’s signature __________________________________ Date ____________

Adviser’s name, printed _______________________________________________

Scholarship ApplicationDeadline: Application packets must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1.

No application materials postmarked after Feb. 1 will be accepted.Each member school in good standing with TIPA may nominate one student for consideration by the Scholarship Committee.

* May and August graduating seniors who plan to enroll in graduate mass communications programs are eligible. The scholarship recipient may enroll in a graduate program at a school not a member of TIPA.* Applicants must be enrolled at the member school at the time of application.* Applicants from institutions of last year’s winners are eligible.

The Scholarship Committee will award no more than four (4) Buckley Scholarships to four-year college/university applicants; no more than four (4) Warms Scholarships to two-year college applicants; and no more than one (1) Henderson Scholarship to a student from the overall applications (either two-year or four-year student).

Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Spring Convention awards ceremony.

Applicants must follow TIPA rules for submitting examples of their work. Scholarship Committee members will consider the quality (not quantity) of work submitted.

Applicants must submit materials which do not have to be returned. Photo copies of work are accepted. All printed materials, including clips should be (reduce if necessary) 8 ½ x 11-inch format. If clips are larger than 8 ½ x 11, please reduce them via photo copy, etc. to requested size.

Criteria1. Dedication to pursuing a career in mass communications (any broadcast, print media area).2. Service to college/university student media or its equivalent.3. Three examples of work that applicant deems appropriate to represent his/her abilities.4. Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 for Buckley and Warms scholarships.5. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 for Henderson scholarship.6. Allapplicants’GPAmustbeconfirmedbycollege/universityregistrarortheequivalentwithacopyoftheapplicant’sofficial

transcript which has the college/university seal embossed on it or stamped by the registrar.7. Two letters of recommendation. One must be from the student media adviser.8. A letter from the applicant attesting to his/her dedication to pursuing a career in mass communications and attesting to his/her

service to college/university student media or equivalent.

* Applications are considered based on criteria listed and without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age or religion. Members or relatives of members of the Scholarship Selection Committee are not eligible.

DEADLINE: Postmarked no later than Feb. 1. Send all materials to:

TIPA ScholarshipsTexas A&M University-Commerce

Box 4104Commerce, TX 75429

Attn: Fred Stewart, TIPA executive director

Entries consist of a PDF of the page(s) containing the individual entry. The individual entry MUST be identified by a RED ARROW on the PDF.

Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

1. Feature Story (FS)–Ahumaninterest,non-fictionstorydescribingaperson,placeoridea,ratherthananevent.Thiscategory recognizes excellence in feature writing. It honors the stylishness and originality with which the author treats his or her subject.

2. News Feature Story (NFS) – A feature story with a news element. This category recognizes excellence in reporting as well as writing. It honors the enterprise, exclusive reporting and intelligent analysis that a magazine exhibits in covering an event, asituationoraproblemofcontemporaryinterestandsignificance.Entriesmayconsistofonestoryorathematicallyrelatedpackage appearing in a single issue of a magazine.

3. Column or Essay (C/E) – A personal opinion piece bylined by a single writer. May be any topic: general, humor, sports, etc. This category recognizes excellence in column or essay writing on topics ranging from the personal to the political. Whatever the subject, emphasis should be placed on the author’s eloquence, perspective, fresh thinking and unique voice.

4. General News Photo (GNP) – A photo of spot news, general news or an event. An entry consists of a single photo by a single photographer. Posed photos or photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible in this category.

5. Feature Photo (FP) – A photo with strong human interest that captures a person, place or idea rather than an event. An entry consists of a single photo by a single photographer. Photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. (They should be entered in the “Illustration” category.)

6. Picture Story (PS) – A group of 3 or more photos and words that tell a story. May either be photos that express an idea or a concept, or documentary photo-journalism shot in real time. Although photo essays accompanied by text will be eligible, this category will be judged primarily on the strength of the photographs. Photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. An entry consists of a single picture story by one or multiple photographers. If submitting Online photos, entry will include Web address/URL of the piece being submitted for judging. Individual segments in this category may be entered in any other TIPA contest category.

7. Illustration (ILL) – A drawing, photo-illustration or computer-generated illustration (including a digitally altered or manipulated photograph) that accompanies and complements works of text. Text should be submitted with entry.

8. Story Package (SP) – One complete story or essay, with judging based on art, typography, layout and design as well as the quality of the writing.

9. Cover Design (CD) – The overall quality of the cover of one issue of the magazine, with judging based on elements such as artwork and/or photography, layout and design, typography and text appropriate to a magazine cover. The award will be given in the name of the designer(s).

10. Overall Design (OD) – This category recognizes excellence in magazine design: effectiveness of overall design, continuity of a design style, artwork, graphics, use of photography and illustrations and typography in enhancing a magazine’s unique mission and personality. An entry consists of one complete issue of the magazine. Each school may have only one entry in this category.

11. Overall Excellence (OE) – Judged on effectiveness with which writing, reporting, editing, visual elements and design all cometogethertocommandreaders’attentionandfulfillthemagazine’seditorialmission.Anentryconsistsofnomorethantwo different issues of the magazine, plus an adviser’s statement explaining how the issue(s) submitted meet the magazine’s editorial mission. Each school may have only one entry in this category.

General Magazine Contest (Open Division)See Submission Guidelines

Literary Magazine Contest (Open Division)See Submission Guidelines

Entries consist of a PDF of the page(s) containing the individual entry. The individual entry MUST be identified by a RED ARROW on the PDF.

Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

1. Feature Story (FS) –Ahumaninterest,non-fictionstorydescribingaperson,placeoridea,ratherthananevent.Thiscategory recognizes excellence in feature writing. It honors the stylishness and originality with which the author treats his or her subject.

2. Feature Photo (FP) – A photo with strong human interest that captures a person, place or idea rather than an event. An entry consists of a single photo by a single photographer. Photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. (They should be entered in the “Illustration” category.)

3. Photo Essay (PE) – A group of 3 or more photos and words that develop a point of view. May either be photos that express an idea or a concept, or documentary photo-journalism shot in real time. Although photo essays accompanied by text will be eligible, this category will be judged primarily on the strength of the photographs. Photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. An entry consists of a single picture story by one or multiple photographers. If submitting Online photos, entry will include Web address/URL of the piece being submitted for judging. Individual segments in this category may be entered in any other TIPA contest category.

4. Illustration (ILL) – A drawing (hand-drawn or computer-generated) or photo-illustration that accompanies and complements works of text. Any related text should be submitted with entry. May also stand alone.

5. Poem (PO) – A composition written in lines, either rhyming or free verse, with judging based on originality, depth of perception, and handling of technical and expressive elements such as image, metaphor and word choice.

6. Short Story (SS)–Aworkoffictionshortenoughtobereadinasinglesittingwithjudgingbasedonoriginalityandhandlingof technical elements such as point of view, dialogue and characterization.

7. Essay (ESS) –Ashortworkofnon-fictionwhichmaybeeitherpersonalexpressionorargument,withjudgingbasedonclarityof style and structure and quality of development.

8. Story Package (SP) – One complete story, either a short story or an essay, with judging based on art, typography, layout and design as well as the quality of writing.

9. Cover Design (CD) – The overall quality of the magazine cover, with judging based on elements such as art work and/or photography and layout and design.

10. Overall Excellence (OE) – An entry shall consist of two copies of any (up to) three eligible issues. Each school may have only one entry in this category. Entry consists of printed issues.

Radio Contest (Open Division)Place all entries on one CD, DVD or Thumb Drive

(One CD, DVD or Thumb Drive from your school containing all Radio entries.)

Name each entry as follows:Doc-AMC-Biology

(This is an entry as follows: Documentary-A&M-Commerce-Biology)

Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

1. Documentary (Doc) (5-30 minutes) – A work presenting political, social, or historical subject matter in a factual and informative manner and often consisting of actual news clips or interviews accompanied by narration.

2. Spot News (SpotN) (up to 45 seconds) – Single story that presents spot news, new information, or a new angle on information or past event. An objective story that represents relevance, usefulness and interest.

3. Feature Story (FeatSt) (upto2minutes)–Anon-fictionstorythathasahumaninterestvalue,describingaperson,place,idea or event.

4. Single Public Affairs Program (PAR) (15-30 minutes) Public Affairs refers to coverage of government activities (local, state, federal),governmentofficialsandagencies,politics,policeandcrime,criminalandcivilcourtcases,publicsafetyissues,accidents, community news, school and education.

5. Spot Commercial, Public Service Announcement OR Promotional Announcement (PSA) (30-60 seconds) – Advertising in selected geographic markets as opposed to advertising on a national scale; advertisement carried free of charge to publicize a message in public interest; form of advertising used to promote a program airing on a radio station or radio network.

6. Sportscast (Spts) (up to 15 minutes) – A broadcast of a sports event or of sports news. May be play-by-play.

7. Production (Prod) (up to 15 minutes) – Writing, recording and producing the commercial elements including technical editing skills, imagination, voice, music, sound effects and other elements that make up the radio program.

8. Overall Excellence (OEx) (5-30 minutes) – One eligible newscast. Newscast must be regularly scheduled and broadcast at least once a week. Award will be made in the radio station’s name.

Television Contest (Open Division)Place all entries on one CD, DVD or Thumb Drive

(One CD, DVD or Thumb Drive from your school containing all TV entries.)

Name each entry as follows:Doc-AMC-Biology

(This is an entry as follows: Documentary-A&M-Commerce-Biology)

Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.1. Documentary (Doc) (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth and using multiple sources. Entries will

bejudgedonstory/topiccomposition/flow,productionquality(videography,lighting,continuity,sound,editing,etc.),basicjournalistic quality (thoroughness of coverage, etc.) and overall interest.

2. News Non-Feature Story (NNFS) (up to 2 minutes) – An objective news story that presents new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

3. News Feature Story (NFS) (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest news story that presents new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

4. Public Affairs Program (PAR) (15-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic of importance to the viewing public and using multiple sources. Entry can be completely on video or can originate in studio.

Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

5. Spot Commercial, Public Service Announcement OR Promotional Announcement (PSA) Entry must be standard length of a televised spot (e.g. 15, 30 or 60 seconds). Adherence to time is part of judging criteria. Any spot of campus or community interest may be highlighted. Entries will be judged on creative use of videography, sound, talent, graphics and editing, as well as writing quality, in crafting the message.

6. Sportscast (Spts) (up to 15 minutes) – Any in-studio program devoted to coverage of a single event/sport or multiple events/sports. Judging criteria include on-air performance of hosts/reporters, writing quality, production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting, sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality (story/topic selection, thoroughness of coverage, etc.) and overall interest.

7. Production (Prod) (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth or multiple related topics and using multiple sources. Entries will be judged on writing quality and production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting, sound, editing, etc.)

8. Sports Non-Feature Story (SNFS) (up to 2 minutes) – An objective sports story that presents new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

9. Sports Feature Story (SFS) (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest sports story that presents new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.

11. Audition Tape (Aud) (5-10 minutes) – This entry should highlight one individual’s on-air ability. The montage may include anchoring, reporting and/or voiceover work. Entries will be judged on the talent’s enunciation, enthusiasm, and journalistic ability.

10. Best Newscast (BNws) – One eligible newscast. Judging criteria include on-air performance of hosts/reporters, writing quality, production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting, sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality (story/topic selection, thoroughness of coverage, etc.) and overall interest.

Yearbook ContestDivision 1 – Schools that publish Division 1 newspapers

Division 2 – Schools that publish Division 2, 3, 4, 5 newspapersNOTE:Anypublicationmaybeenteredinahigherdivision.Ifcompetinginahigherdivision,advisermustattachanaffidavittoentries

stating the desire to compete in the higher division.

Each school may submit two different selections in each of the categories except for Cover Design and Overall Excellence.

See Submission GuidelinesPlease include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

Entries consist of a PDF of the page(s) containing the individual entry. TheindividualentrymustbeidentifiedbyaRED ARROW on the PDF.

1. Sports Feature Photo (SPF) – Single photo with sports element. A photo of a “found” situation that features strong human interest, or a fresh view on an every day scene. May not be posed or digitally manipulated. Judged on technique, impact, human interest with emphasis on people in their environment, good composition, sharp print quality and the photo’s ability to convey a story.

2. Sports Action Photo (SAC) – Photo that captures the action of a sports event or activity. Judging based on technique, sharp print quality and the degree to which the photo captures the action and emotion of the sporting event. May not be posed or digitally manipulated.

3. Feature Photo (FeatPh) – Single photo printed in any section of the book on any subject other than sports. A photo of a “found” situation that features strong human interest, or a fresh view on an everyday scene. May not be posed or digitally manipulated. Judged on technique, impact, human interest with emphasis on people in the environment, good composition, sharp print quality and the photo’s ability to convey a story.

4. Academic Photo (AcdPh) – Single photo that depicts a learning situation either in or out of class.

5. Photo Story (PhSt) – A group of three or more photos that tells a story with minimal text. Judging will include the full page, including photos and captions, design, copy and headlines. Entry should include names of photographer(s) and designer (s).

6. Sports Copy (SptCo) – Copy should highlight an unusual aspect of the event, a coach, a player (athlete) or controversy or that makes readers feel they are reliving the season.

7. Student Life Copy (SLC) – Topics can include in-depth feature or current events coverage.

8. Organizations Copy (OrgCo) – Emphasis on copy that tells a particular story of the organization rather than focusing on general goals, purposes, aims, etc.

9. Academics Copy (AcdCo) – Copy that features a department, a subject or unusual academic direction.

10. Information Graphic (InfG) – Computer-generated or freehand image that supplies useful information that may accompany andcomplementworksoftext.Interpretsinformation,factsandfiguresvisually(lists,timelines,quoteboxes,graphs,diagrams, maps, etc.) and may utilize illustration and/or photography.

11. Opening (Open) – Submit the complete opening spread.

12. Organizations (Org) – Story Package – less than a section – more than a page. Emphasis on telling a story of the organization rather than focusing on general goals, purposes, aims, etc.

13. Sports (Spts) – Story Package – less than a section – more than a page.

14. Feature/Student Life (F/SL) – Story Package – less than a section – more than a page. Topics can include in-depth feature or current events coverage.

15. Academics (Acds) – Story Package – less than a section – more than a page. Features a department, a subject or unusual academic direction.

16. People Spread with Mugshots (PS/M)

17. End Sheets (ES) – Submit front and back end sheets.

18. Title Page (TP)

19. Cover Design (Cover) - submit ONE cover design as entry.

20. Overall Excellence – Submit one complete yearbook.

Texas Intercollegiate Press AssociationWebsite: www.TexasIPA.org

Email: TIPA1909@gmail.com

Type-Hi (on-site contest results magazine):

www.ISSUU.com/texasipa

Division 1 Upper half of schools (based on enrollment)

Division 2 Lower half of schools (based on enrollment)

(NOTE: Schools are not sorted into 2-year, 4-year divisions. Divisions apply to all schools entered based on enrollment.)

Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

1. Multimedia - Best Breaking News Package - Judged on the basis of thorough and original reporting; multiple source perspectives; clear, stylistically and consistent writing; and evidence the story was package was published online within 24 hours of the event. In addition to a text story, the Best Breaking News Package also should include at least two of the following elements: Video Content, Audio Content, Photo Content. Entry consists of working link to the Breaking News Package. Optional letter from the student editor stating how the package came together.

2. Multimedia – Best Breaking News Video - Recognizes excellence in using short-form video on the web as a storytelling medium. Video must focus on a breaking or spot news event, produced by an individual or team. Content must be posted within24hoursofthenewsevent.Specificcriteria:Storymustbetruetospiritof“breakingnews”:anunplannedeventor clear deviation from a planned event that would constitute spot news. Should have reporting of the event, either from a primary source or a voice over from the reporter, as part of the video. Entry consists of working link to the breaking news video.

3. Multimedia – Best Video Package - Recognizes excellence in using longer-form video on the web as a storytelling mediumvideo,producedbyanindividualorteam.Videoshouldreflectreportingonageneralnewsorfeatureissue;examplescouldbesubjectprofiles,pro/cononissues,ortraditionalstand-upstylecoverageofanissue,etc.Videoshouldinclude varied shots of subjects, appropriate audio (natural sound, for example, or voice-over reporting), and have a beginning, middle and end. Multisource content preferred; package can include more than one story. Content does not have to have text accompaniment. Content of video can come from any “section” or topic area but must adhere to criteria above. Entry consists of working link to the video package. Optional letter from the student editor stating how the package came together.

4. Multimedia – Best Audio Slideshow - Recognizes excellence in combining photographic images with audio to create an enhanced story. Judges will look for strong visual imagery and strong audio storytelling that integrate well. Audio must include elements of the story (i.e., not a musical soundtrack to a slideshow). Entry consists of working link to the audio slideshow.

5. Multimedia – Best Recurring Podcast - Recognizes excellence in podcasts produced consecutively. Entries are judged on the basis of thorough and original reporting on (or discussion of) a substantive issue or issues, sound quality, and appropriate use of audio production values. Entry consists of working link to at least three consecutive podcasts.

6. Multimedia – Best Multimedia Package - Recognizes excellence in combining at least four of the following features: Audio podcast, video, hyperlinks, graphics, photos, slideshow, games, animation and text. Entries are based on overall production of each of the constituent elements, as well as the extent to which the entire package tells a coherent and significantstory.Entry consists of a working link to exhibition of the multimedia package. Student editor may elect to write letter explaining how package came together.

Online Contest

7. Interactivity – Best Blog - Blogs must be on a single, focused subject or topic (Example: entertainment, sports, politics, etc.) and be maintained through at least one full semester, unless blog topic pertains to breaking news. Blogs should be updated at least once weekly or, in the event of a breaking topic, at least several times per day. More than one person may maintain the blog, but subject matter should not vary. Entry consists of a statement from the student editor explaining the Web site’s successful efforts in creating opportunities for the public to engage directly with the site through reader-submitted content. Three examples with working links should be referenced in the letter

8. Interactivity - Best Interactivity – The Web site will be judged as a whole. Criteria will include opportunities it provides readers to communicate with the newspaper’s staff; comment on content; submit information, letters to the editor, calendar items, story ideas, etc; participate in online polls or other features; even communicate with one another. Entry consists of the Web site(s) address/URL. Judging will be done by viewing the publication online.

9. Interactivity – Best Use of Data-Recognizesexcellenceineffortstopresentdataforeasy,flexibleandmeaningfuluseby readers through integration of data sources and display efforts. Entry consists of a working link to exhibition of the data package.

10. Interactivity – Best Use of Mapping - Recognizes and exceptional effort to present information through geographically-tagged information via mapping software and use of mapping applications for story visualization (Example: word clouds, mapping apps such as Google Maps, etc.). Entry consists of a working link to exhibition of the mapping entry.

11. Interactivity – Best Interactive Graphic – Recognizes excellence in the creation of an interactive graphic that displays a complex set of date, allowing users rich levels of interactivity. Entry consists of a working link to exhibition of the interactive graphic.

12. Interactive – Best Online Community Engagement – Innovative use of social media like Facebook or Twitter to report and college news. Recognizes excellence in innovative use of Internet-based tools to report and collect news, as well as establish close ties with online readers. Entries should establish a consistent effort to reach out to readers, as well as to college and report news related to their needs. Entry consists of a letter from the student editor describing how the organization integrates into the community using Internet tools such as social media) to be effective in gathering and encouragingcommunityengagement.Thelettershouldreferencespecificefforts,aswellastheresultsofthoseefforts.Theletter may be accompanied by samples representing the work referenced in the letter.

13. Interactive – Best Web Site Navigation – Recognizes excellence in overall Web site design/function. Best Web Site Design is judged on the basis of ease of navigation, evidence of journalistic thinking in news value judgments and content placement, originality (not based on a generic template) and the principles of good design. Entry consists of a working link to the Web site’s main page.

** Name(s) on the Entry Form should be the student(s) responsible for the Online entry. Please type all information. If handwritten form issubmitted,judgesmaynotbeabletoreadWebAddress.Ifnotreadable,entrywillbedisqualified.

Online Contest Entry Form(please type all information)

(include form for Best Breaking News Online)

Contest Category _____________________________________________________

Enrollment: _____________________________

Student(s) Name(s) _____________________________________________________________________

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For Best Breaking News Online entry only ______________________________________________________

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School ___________________________________________________________________________________

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PUBLICATION WEB ADDRESS : ______________________________________________________________

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Individual Overall ExcellenceOverall Excellence honors the best work of individual students who produce consistently high quality work. Students’ work

often crosses categories but is in the same general area of production from any media. These awards allow the best of students’ work to earn recognition.

These awards do not count toward any Sweepstakes points.

NOTE: Entries may be from any student media (print, broadcast, online).

Division 1: Students from 4-year schools, regardless of enrollment

Division 2: Students from 2-year schools, regardless of enrollment

Submission:Pleasepackageallmaterialstogether,properlylabeledandidentified.Placeacoversheetontopofeachpacket of material. Place each complete entry in a 9 x 13 or similar clasp envelope with name of the category and division on front.

Print examples:completetearsheetsproperlyidentified.Online examples: printouts from the website. Broadcast examples: CDorDVD(thefiveexamplesmaybeononeCD/DVD,properlylabeled).

Each cover sheet should include:Student’s NameSchool/Division

Category

EACH SCHOOL MAY ENTER ONE STUDENT PER CATEGORY

Reporter of the Year–Anyreporteronanyplatformcanenter.Entryshouldincludefive(5)storiesthatshowthestudent’sbest work, which can include news, features, in-depth reporting in any form. Entrants must submit a letter and a letter of support from his/her adviser.

Photojournalist of the Year – Any photojournalist on any platform can enter. Entry should include (5) examples that show the student’s best work, which can include visual journalism in any form. Entrants must submit a letter and a letter of support from his/her adviser.

Designer of the Year–Anydesigneronanyplatformcanenter.Entryshouldincludefive(5)examplesthatshowthestudent’s best work, which can include design in any form (Web, ad design, pages, etc.). Entrants must submit a letter and a letter of support from his/her adviser.

Editor/Director of the Year –Anyeditor/directoronanyplatformcanenter.Entryshouldincludefive(5)examplesthatshow the student’s best work and leadership of staff, which can include news judgment, news play, editorial decisions and bylined content. Entrants must submit a letter and a letter of support from his/her adviser.

Deadline: Postmarked by Dec. 23

Newspaper ContestDivision 1 – published 3-or more times per weekDivision 2 – published 1-2 times per week, enrollment in top half of entries (Weekly)Division 3 – published 1-2 times per week, enrollment in lower half of entries (Weekly)Division 4 – published bi-weekly with enrollment in top half of entries (Bi-Weekly)Division 5 – published bi-weekly with enrollment in lower half of entries (Bi-Weekly)OR published less than bi-weekly (regardless of enrollment)

NOTE: Any college/university may elect to compete in a higher division but may not compete in a lower division. If a college/university electstocompeteinahigherdivision,anaffidavitstatingwhichdivisionthenewspaperwishestocompeteandsignedbytheadvisermust accompany the entries.

Articles and photos that appeared as part of online editions MAY be entered in the Previously Published contest. (Note: The same version of a story must not be entered in both Online and a previously published category.)

See Submission Guidelines Please include a complete Entry Log for this contest.

Entries consist of a PDF of the page(s) containing the individual entry. The individual entry mustbeidentifiedbyaRED ARROW on the PDF.

1. News Story (NS) – Single article that presents spots news, new information, or a new angle on already-published information or past event. An objective story that represents relevance, usefulness and interest.

2. Editorial (ED) – Editorial written as a statement of opinion of the publication, not a personal opinion. Editorials should be neither bylined nor initialed and must be clearly labeled as the newspaper’s opinion.

3. News Feature Story (NFS) – A single article that provides information supplementing a news story, often by adding the human element behind a news event or by giving background through interpretation or explanation.

4. Feature Story (FS) – A single article that has a human interest value. An article entered in this category may not also be entered in the Sports Feature category.

5. In-Depth Reporting (IDR) – Story or stories that demonstrate extensive research and several attributed sources designed to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of a subject in any area: news, feature, sports. May have been published in a single issue of the newspaper or as a series of a minimum of three articles appearing in separate issues. If the articles were publishedinseparateissuesofthenewspaper,theymustbeclearlyidentifiedaspartofaseriesineachpublication.

6. General Column (GC) – A bylined column or Blog entry by a single writer. Topic may be personal opinion, general or humor and must be clearly labeled as commentary. Judged on quality of writing, development of theme and insight provided. Sports columns may not be entered in this category. One article by one writer equals one entry.

7. Sports Column (SC) – A bylined column or Blog entry about a topic related to sports and clearly labeled as commentary. One article by one writer equals one entry.

8. Critical Review (CR) – Opinion piece that reviews movie, music, play, concert, book, exhibit, performance or other creative work available to the student community. Must be bylined by one person and labeled as commentary. One review by one writer equals one entry.

9. Sports News Story (SNS) – One article that emphasizes timely action (such as game stories). (Articles reporting major developmentswithinacollege’sathleticsprograms,e.g.,hiringorfiringofpersonnel,wouldbeenteredintheNewsWritingcategory, not this category.)

10. Sports Feature Story (SFS) – A single article that uses lively details to clarify sports issues, to provide entertainment and insightaboutsportsortoprofileasportspersonality.Anarticleenteredinthiscategorymaynotalsobeenteredinanothercategory.

11. News Photo (NP) – Single photo of a newsworthy event. Priority in judging will be given to “spot news” (photo of an event that is unplanned and immediate); outstanding achievement in “general news” photos (coverage of events that were planned in advance) also may be entered in this category. Will be judged on impact, news value and information provided by the photo, technique, subject matter, on-the-spot timing, resourcefulness of the photographer, audience impact and sharp print quality. No posed shots or portraits may be entered in this category.

12. Feature Photo (FP) – Single photo printed in any section of the newspaper on any subject other than sports. A picture of a “found” situation that features strong human interest, or a fresh view on an everyday scene. May not be posed or digitally manipulated. Judged on technique, impact, human interest with emphasis on people in their environment, good composition, sharp print quality and the photo’s ability to convey a story.

13. Sports Feature Photo (SFP) – Single photo with sports element. A picture of a “found” situation that features strong human interest, or a fresh view on an everyday scene. May not be posed or digitally manipulated. Judged on technique, impact, human interest with emphasis on people in their environment, good composition, sharp print quality and the photo’s ability to convey a story.

14. Sports Action Photo (SAP) – Photo that captures the action of a sports event or activity. Judging based on technique, sharp print quality and the degree to which the photo captures the action and emotion of the sporting event. No posed shots may be entered in this category.

15. Picture Story (PS) – A group of 3 or more photographs that tells a story with minimal text. Judging will include the full page, including photos and captions, design, copy and headlines. May either be photos that express an idea or a concept, or documentary photo-journalism shot in real time. Although photos accompanied by text will be eligible, this category will be judged primarily on the strength of the photographs. Photos that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. An entry consists of a single picture story by one or multiple photographers. Entry should include all names of photographer(s) and designer(s) involved with entry. If submitting Online photos, entry will include Web address/URL of the piece being submitted for judging. Individual segments in this category may be entered in any other TIPA contest category.

16. Page One Design (P1D) – Judged on visual appeal, news judgment and presentation. The complete front page of one issue constitutes one entry. Name(s) of designer(s) should be included with entry.

17. Single Subject Presentation Design (SSPD) – Single page or double-truck containing one or more stories on a single topic. May be any subject: news, features, sports, etc. An entry in this category also may be entered in a “content” category – In-Depth Reporting, for example – but may not be entered in another design category. Name(s) of designer(s) should be included with entry.

18. Feature Page Design (FPD) – Entry may be either one complete feature page or double-truck on any feature-type topic: general interest feature, entertainment, lifestyles, etc. Cannot be a photo page. Name(s) of designer(s) should be included with entry.

19. Sports Page Design (SPD) –Judging will be based on visual appeal, news judgment and presentation. The complete sports page of one issue constitutes one entry. Name(s) of

designer(s) should be included with entry.

20. Opinion/Editorial Page Design (OPED) – The complete opinion page of one issue constitutes one entry. Judging will be based on visual appeal, news judgment and presentation. Name(s) of designer(s) should be included with entry.

21. Ad Design (AD) – An individual advertisement for one advertiser designed by student(s), judged on originality, effectiveness of communication and overall design.

22. Headline (HED) – One individual headline with story. May be from any section of the newspaper. Name of student(s) who wrote the headline should be included with the entry.

23. Editorial Cartoon (EC) – Cartoon that expresses an opinion about a news personality, event or issue. Judged on originality, appropriateness to subject matter, style, clarity and artistic quality. If cartoon relates to a printed editorial or column, include it with the entry. (Cartoon-style illustrations that are not editorial cartoons should be entered in the “Illustration” category.)

24. Illustration (Non-Photographic) (ILL) – A drawing or illustration (hand-drawn or computer-generated) that accompanies and complements works of text.

25. Photo Illustration (PHI) – An illustration based on photographic images that have been posed and/or digitally created, altered or manipulated. Includes environmental portraits and other posed photographs as well as images that have been digitally created or altered in any way. (A photo illustration entered in this category may not be entered in any other category.)

26. Information Graphic (IG) – A computer-generated or freehand image that supplies useful information that may accompany andcomplementworksoftext.Interpretsinformation,factsandfiguresvisually(lists,timelines,quoteboxes,graphs,diagrams, maps, etc.) and may utilize illustration and/or photography.

27. Special Edition or Section (SES) – Edition or Section different from the regularly published newspaper. Must be staff produced. Each newspaper may have only one entry in this category. Entry consists of complete section or edition.

28. Spanish Writing (SPA) - An entry may be a news story or feature story. News Story (Noticias en Espanol) – Una noticia de primera plana o un articulo que tenga algo de presentar Nuevo.El Articulo tiene que ser revelante, util y tener interes general.OR Feature Story (articulo de interes especial) – Un articulo que tiene un iteres humnano o algo de valor, ya sea para la comunidad o un punto de interes.

29. Overall Excellence (OE)–Anentryconsistsofthreeissuesofthenewspaper.Theissuesmustbeconsecutive.Anaffidavitfrom the adviser must be included with the entries verifying to judges that the entry is three consecutive issues and that the issues entered were student-produced. Each school may have only one entry in this category. Entry consists of printed issues.

Submission DeadlinePostmarked by Dec. 23

Send entries to:TIPA Contest

Texas A&M University-Commerce2600 S. Neal

Box 4104Commerce, TX 75429