The Raul L.

Locsin Awards for Student Journalism honor the outstanding contributions of Ateneo campus journalists to keep alive the tradition of fearless, compelling writing that has been the hallmark of journalism in the Ateneo. By citing their work, the awards also hope to encourage future careers in journalism. The awards are named in honor of Raul L. Locsin, outstanding journalist and Ateneo alumnus. Mr. Locsin was the founder of BusinessWorld and the first Filipino to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism in 1999. GUIDELINES
1. Award Criteria. Entries will be judged according to the criteria set for each category. 2. Eligibility. All undergraduate students with written work or photos that have appeared in student publications circulated in the university and published with regular frequency in print. Written work is defined as a news, features or opinion article appearing in the print version of a student publication. A student publication may be published by a student organization, whether or not it accredited by the Office of Student Activities. The Board of Judges will determine if a publication qualifies as a student publication according to the definitions stated herein and as the judges deem fit. 3. Entry Submission Process and Requirements. a. All undergraduate campus journalists may vie for the awards. Entry forms may be obtained from the secretary of the Department of Communication, 3rd Floor, Social Sciences Building. Deadline for submission of entries is April 1, 2013, also at the Department of Communication. b. Contenders may submit up to three entries only for each category. An entry can be submitted in only on category. Five copies of each entry should be made, one for each judge.

c. The entries should have seen print in, or have been posted on, campus publications from January to December 2012. Each work should be accompanied by one entry form (the entry form may be photocopied). Entries should represent only the best work for the chosen category or categories that contenders have chosen to vie for. d. Stories that appeared in the online version of the publication should be printed on an 8.27 x 11.69 bond paper. A screen shot of the story with the publications masthead should be printed out and attached to the hard copy. e. For the news category, only entries with a minimum of eight paragraphs will be accepted. f. For the photojournalism category, photos should be in digital format (JPEG high resolution, maximum of 151 dpi, ranging between 5 x 7 to 8 x 10 inches) and submitted on a disc. g. Each photo entry should be accompanied by a photocopy of the page where it saw print. The page could be reduced and should fit an 8.27 x 11.69 bond paper. For photos appearing in the online version of the publication, a screenshot of the page where the photo appeared should be printed out on an 8.27 x 11.69 bond paper. Contenders for this category should still fill out an entry form and submit a hard copy. h. Each entry should be accompanied by a photocopy of the staff box of the publication where it appeared. For online publications, a printout of the screen shot of the staff box will suffice. If entries in one category come from the same publication, one photocopy of the staff box will be enough. i. All entry forms and attachments should be placed in a long Manila envelope with the following information written on the front of the envelope.
Name of Applicant Student ID Number Year and Course Contact Numbers (Mobile & Residence) Email Address

4. Board of Judges and Selection Process. A board of judges will examine the entries and determine winners for each category based on a set of criteria. The board will be composed of journalists and journalism educators to be chosen by the Chair of the Department of Communication. Entries may be reclassified by the judges as they deem fit. The board may invite a resource speaker to provide additional information during its deliberations. The decision of the board is final. 5. Notification of Winners. Winners will be contacted by phone and email by May 2013. 6. Awards Ceremony. Winners will receive plaques during a ceremony in July 2013.

AWARDS CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

SOCIAL IMPACT. Did the story or photo make an impact? Did it help bring about change in systems, policies, rules? To what extent? NEWS 1. Topic. Is the topic new and of great interest to its target audience? 2. Factual Reporting. Are enough details, direct quotes, information, facts and color provided? 3. Sourcing. Are there 2 or 3 sources used and are they authoritative? 4. Structure. Are thoughts and information wellorganized? 5. Language. Is the writing concise; is it grammatical and clear? Is there a good lead? 6. Adherence to Journalism Standards. Are the standards of accuracy, fairness and balance impartially upheld? FEATURES 1. Topic. Is the topic new and of great interest to its target audience? 2. Human Interest. Is the story about an experience, person, thing, place or event of great interest? 3. Sourcing. Are there 2 or 3 sources used and are they authoritative?

FEATURES (CONT) 4. Details/Color. Are there sufficient quotes, information, details provided that enhance colorful storytelling? 5. Structure. Are thoughts and information wellorganized? 6. Language. Is the writing concise; is it grammatical and clear? Is there a good lead? 7. Adherence to Journalism Standards. Are the standards of accuracy, fairness and balance impartially upheld? EDITORIAL OPINION 1. Mastery of the Subject Matter. Does the writer exhibit mastery of the subject matter? Is the writing based on facts and not mere opinion? 2. Discussion of Issues. Does the editorial engage issues or personalities that represent issues? 3. Impact. Does the topic affect many readers? 4. Language. Is the writing concise and clear? Is the writer writing to communicate rather than to showoff? Is the writing fresh (no clichs)? 5. Logic/Persuasion. Is the editorial structured logically and argued persuasively? 6. Solid Conclusion. Are there alternatives or fresh inputs offered? Or is the piece merely critical without offering solutions? Does it have a solid conclusion that gives the editorial the right punch? INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM 1. Topic. Is the chosen topic timely, relevant and of great interest to readers? 2. Newness. Does the story unearth new information? 3. Expose. Does the story expose wrongdoing, provide information that others may want to keep secret, report about neglect or systems failure? 4. Use of Investigative Techniques. Does the story use at least two of the following investigative techniques: research, interviews, observation? 5. Language. Is the narrative engaging, the language grammatical, clear and readable? 6. Logic. Is the presentation logical and coherent? Does the story flow well? 7. Adherence to Journalism Methods. Are the standards of accuracy, fairness and balance impartially upheld?

EXPLANATORY JOURNALISM 1. Topic. Is the chosen topic timely, relevant, and of great interest to readers? 2. Sourcing. Is a variety of sources used to make the story credible? 3. Use of Investigative Techniques. Does the story use at least two of the following investigative techniques: research, interviews, observation? 4. Clarity, conciseness, thoroughness. Is a complex issue or process explained thoroughly using clear and concise language? 5. Language. Is the narrative engaging, the language grammatical, clear and readable? 6. Logic. Is the presentation logical and coherent? Does the story flow well? 7. Adherence to Journalism Standards. Are the standards of accuracy, fairness and balance impartially upheld? PHOTOJOURNALISM 1. Content. Does the photo tell a story? Does it have news value? 2. Communication. Does the photo evoke a strong emotion? Does it leave a lasting impression? 3. Capture. Does the photo capture a spontaneous and memorable moment? Is the photo sharp? Is the main subject in focus? Are brightness and contrast adequate for print? 4. Composition. Is the photo composed well? Does it have a strong focal point, dynamic balance and contrast? Are unnecessary, extraneous elements avoided? Does the photographer take a fresh approach to the subject? Is the angle of view imaginative and compelling?

The Department of Communication

School of Social Sciences Ateneo de Manila University presents

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RAUL L. LOCSIN AWARDS FOR STUDENT JOURNALISM

For more information, contact Kai at the Department of Communication, 426-6001 ext 5211, or send an email to ateneolocsinawards@gmail.com.