1. Responsible Gen-Z Campus Journalism
“The greatest object of our publications
is to exalt God, to call man’s attention to the living truths of His Word… not the standard of this world,
but His standard of truth.”
(E.G. White; CW 12.1)

2. Responsible Gen-Z Campus Journalism
Categories:
News writing
Features and Feature Writing
Editorial and Editorial Writing
Literary/Poetry
Arts and cartooning
Photography
Layout and Design
Newsletter

3. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Description: An article that presents a group’s opinion on an issue. Editorial writers build on an argument already made and try to persuade readers to agree with them on a current issue. Editorial is an opinion article with a side of news.

4. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Explaining and interpreting
Criticizing
Persuading
Praising

5. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Explaining and interpreting
This format is used to explain how and why a newspaper or magazine took a certain view point on a controversial subject.
Death penalty

6. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Explaining and interpreting
Criticizing
Persuading
Praising

7. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Criticizing
This format criticizes actions and decisions made in addition to offering a better solution. It’s showing the readers that there is a bigger problem which was not mentioned.

8. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Explaining and interpreting
Criticizing
Persuading
Praising

9. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Persuading
This format is used to move the reader to action concentrating on solutions, not the problem.

10. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Explaining and interpreting
Criticizing
Persuading
Praising

11. Editorial and Editorial Writing
TYPES OF EDITORIAL WRITING:
Praising
This format is used to show support for people and organizations in the community that have done something notable.

12. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Method:
Pick your topic and angle.
Get your facts straight. (List 4-5 facts)
Keep it user friendly. ( words)
Start with a thesis statement. (One sentence that carries the summary of your stand)

13. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Method:
5. Present one side of the argument
6. Present your reasons and evidences to refute the opposing side.
7. Make your solution known.
8. Give a strong conclusion.
9. Proof read your work.
10. Share it.

14. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Editor-in-chief (EIC): Responsible for the overall contents and appearance of the school paper. Does the final editing work. Implements editorial policies. Assigns/delegates tasks to the staff. The head of the school paper. Coordinates closely with the Advisers.
Associate Editor: Assists the EIC. Performs tasks of the EIC when he/she is absent. Coordinates with the rest of the staff.

15. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Literary editor: Responsible for the contents of the literary pages and feature articles. Edits the articles, poems, and other literary material in the school paper in coordination with the EIC and literary adviser.
Layout/Design Artist: Responsible for the overall design of the school paper, graphics, and layout of texts, drawings, and photos in coordination with the EIC and Technical Adviser.

16. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
News Editor: Edits, gathers, and/or writes the straight news in coordination with the EIC.
Photo editor: Responsible for the photographs that will be used in the school paper. Coordinates with all the photographers, and the EIC.
Photographer/s: In coordination with the Photo editor, provides quality pictures for publication.

17. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Reporters: Responsible for gathering the facts of the news. May or may not write the news report. Coordinates closely with the news editor and/or EIC.
Literary writers/Columnists: Responsible for writing poems, stories, etc. for publication regularly or seasonal, coordinates with lit. ed. and EIC.

18. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Artists/cartoonists: In coordination with the EIC provides the editorial cartoon, and other artistic sketches.
Editorial Assistants: May perform any of the tasks assigned by the editors and EIC. They may serve as researchers, errand members of the staff, writers, encoders, reporters, surveyors, etc.

19. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Advertising managers: Responsible for promoting the paper to the community for advertisements, management of the budget for printing, and other materials. Works closely with the financial adviser.

20. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Editorial Staff
Advisers:
Literary- Coordinates with the EIC and literary and news editors
Technical- Coordinates with the EIC, Layout and Photo editors
Financial- Coordinates with the EIC and Advertising Manager

21. Editorial and Editorial Writing
Sections of the School Paper:
News: (4-5)
Editorial: (Opinions)
Articles, Editorial, Cartoon, Surveys, editorial box
3. Feature: Biographies, Researches, Background Stories of news, Personal interests, Lists, Spiritual matters
4. Literary: Poetry, Short stories, Anecdotes, Songs, Bible Verses, Spirit of Prophecy articles..
5. Light pages: Games, puzzles, riddles, comic strips
6. Photographs…

22. School Paper Essentials
Editorial Policy:
These are the guideline on the production of the School papers. They are written in Articles and Sections.
Guidelines on the following are needed:
Name of the school paper and titles of the sections
Number of pages, parts or sections of the paper
Size and orientation
Frequency of issues and number of copies
Number of staff members and their duties; start and end of duties
Number of advisers and duties
Procedures
Sanctions for violations
Financial matters including incentives of staff members and publisher

23. Responsible Gen-Z Campus Journalism
“Commit your works to the LORD,
and your thoughts will be established”
-- Proverbs 16:3