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PRINT JOURNALISM 2006 Winners
Best Perspective, Opinion or Column Writing -- Robert Brodsky Deadline news story (spot) coverage Coverage of a current news story or issue. The story can be created for print or Web publication. Submit in printed format and on CD in RTF. Judges will consider depth and attribution in reporting, and clarity and quality of writing. Consideration will be given to timeliness of coverage; include a one- or two-sentence statement describing when the story was completed in relation to when events occurred. Investigative news story A newsworthy story created for any medium and reported using documents and other information not readily available to the reporter. Work will be judged on the quality of the information gathered and public impact of the story. Submit in printed format (script for broadcast story) and on CD in RTF; a statement of up to 50 words may be submitted describing what investigative steps were taken. Feature story or profile One example of journalistic storytelling devoted to human interest, lifestyle, entertainment or other non-bureaucratic or non-breaking news. The story can be created for print or Web publication. Submit in printed format and on CD in RTF. Judges will consider effectiveness of writing and narrative as well as standards of good journalism, Perspective, opinion or column writing One example of opinion or persuasive writing, not exceeding 650 words. Judges will consider quality of facts and analysis, strength of arguments and use of language, and timeliness and appropriateness of topic. Submit in printed format and on CD in RTF. Sports writing Coverage of a news story or issue relating to athletes of any type. Columns and opinion pieces are not be accepted in this category. (See column category.) The story can be created for print or Web publication. Submit in printed format and on CD in RTF. Judges will consider quality of reporting and writing, especially as it appeals to sports readers. Consideration will be given to timeliness of coverage; include a one- or two-sentence statement describing when the story was completed in relation to when events occurred. |