EDITORIAL WRITING (English)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Uses lead paragraph that contains news
peg and the general stand of the writer
 Presents arguments that are based on
facts.
 Cites sources of facts that adds
credibility to the arguments raised.
 Uses a thought provoking and title or
headline.
 Shows logical reasoning
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Presents the general stand of the writer
in the lead.
 Displays evidence of the writer’s
knowledge and understanding of the
issues/problems.
 Reflects clarity of the message and can
influence public opinion.
 Arguments presented in the body
logically support the writers stand.
 Utilizes facts from interviews,
documents review and data analyses
and other reliable sources.
ETHICS
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK
ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Uses lead paragraph that contains news
peg and the general stand of the writer
 Presents arguments that are based on
facts.
 Cites sources of facts that adds
credibility to the arguments raised.
 Uses a thought provoking and title or
headline.
 Shows logical reasoning
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Presents the general stand of the writer
in the lead.
 Displays evidence of the writer’s
knowledge and understanding of the
issues/problems.
 Reflects clarity of the message and can
influence public opinion.
 Arguments presented in the body
logically support the writers stand.
 Utilizes facts from interviews,
documents review and data analyses
and other reliable sources.
ETHICS
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

NEWS WRITING (English)

CRITERIA ENTRIES
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Arranges details of events in decreasing
importance.
 Shows the news writer ability to organize
information.
 Uses a lead that is clear and focused on
the most important details.
 Avoids the use of words with
controversial elements or double
meaning.
 Avoids personal slants.
 Uses short and simple words.
 Conforms with the principles of unity
and coherence
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax.
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Uses appropriate lead type to get the
readers’ attention.
 Presents to the readers the most
important details.
 Follows logical presentation of events and
emphasizes the most important or
relevant facts.
 Follows the correct news format/style.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK
NEWS WRITING (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Arranges details of events in decreasing
importance.
 Shows the news writer ability to organize
information.
 Uses a lead that is clear and focused on
the most important details.
 Avoids the use of words with
controversial elements or double
meaning.
 Avoids personal slants.
 Uses short and simple words.
 Conforms with the principles of unity
and coherence
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax.
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Uses appropriate lead type to get the
readers’ attention.
 Presents to the readers the most
important details.
 Follows logical presentation of events and
emphasizes the most important or
relevant facts.
 Follows the correct news format/style.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

FEATURE Writing (English)

 ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (3)
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax
 Conforms to the principles of
organization and progression ideas.
 Exhibits creative presentation of the
story.
 Combines colourful and figurative
language to present the facts.
 Uses a catchy title of the article.
 Utilizes the appropriate feature type to
emphasize impact /relevance of the
topic.
 Sustains the interest of the reader.
CONTENT (6)
 Cites fact from historical references,
statistics, relevant names/facts to bolster
credibility of statements and/of
narratives.
 Presents a new angle or information of
the topic that are timely and interesting
to read
 Stirs the imagination of the readers.
 Balances presentation of ideas and
thoughts from the obtained data with
those of the writers’ perception.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

FEATURE Writing (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (3)
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax
 Conforms to the principles of
organization and progression ideas.
 Exhibits creative presentation of the
story.
 Combines colourful and figurative
language to present the facts.
 Uses a catchy title of the article.
 Utilizes the appropriate feature type to
emphasize impact /relevance of the
topic.
 Sustains the interest of the reader.
CONTENT (6)
 Cites fact from historical references,
statistics, relevant names/facts to bolster
credibility of statements and/of
narratives.
 Presents a new angle or information of
the topic that are timely and interesting
to read
 Stirs the imagination of the readers.
 Balances presentation of ideas and
thoughts from the obtained data with
those of the writers’ perception.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK
SPORTS Writing (English)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Uses appropriate form and style.
 Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo
to highlight the significance of the game.
 Provides correct description, colourful
allusions and figure of speech to describe
the players, event/game.
 Combines the proper amount of statistics
to create a clear visual narrative of the
actions.
 Has an attractive headline which shows
what really transpired in the event.
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax.
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Presents a clear picture of the events in
the game.
 Utilizes an appropriate sports news
reporting style.
 Uses interviews, statistics, reference and
research.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

SPORTS Writing (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Uses appropriate form and style.
 Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo
to highlight the significance of the game.
 Provides correct description, colourful
allusions and figure of speech to describe
the players, event/game.
 Combines the proper amount of statistics
to create a clear visual narrative of the
actions.
 Has an attractive headline which shows
what really transpired in the event.
 Observes the rules of grammar and
syntax.
 Observes neatness of work and proper
handwriting.
CONTENT (5)
 Presents a clear picture of the events in
the game.
 Utilizes an appropriate sports news
reporting style.
 Uses interviews, statistics, reference and
research.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

Judge: ________________________________
EDITORIAL CARTOONING (English)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Make use of the minimum number of
labels.
 Shows logical use of various sizes,
dimensions and proportion of images.
 Displays attractive use of shading and
other techniques.
 Utilizes witty, original and creative
representation of ideas/concepts on the
issue given.
 Observes neatness of work
CONTENT (5)
 Presents clear, specific and humorous
angle on the issue or topic given.
 Raises relevant, timely issues and
concerns about the topic.
 Is in good taste and free from libellous,
indecent and abstract ideas.
 Arouses interest and analytical thinking
among readers.
 Constructively criticizes and influence
readers’ opinion.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

EDITORIAL CARTOONING (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Make use of the minimum number of
labels.
 Shows logical use of various sizes,
dimensions and proportion of images.
 Displays attractive use of shading and
other techniques.
 Utilizes witty, original and creative
representation of ideas/concepts on the
issue given.
 Observes neatness of work
CONTENT (5)
 Presents clear, specific and humorous
angle on the issue or topic given.
 Raises relevant, timely issues and
concerns about the topic.
 Is in good taste and free from libellous,
indecent and abstract ideas.
 Arouses interest and analytical thinking
among readers.
 Constructively criticizes and influence
readers’ opinion.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

Judge: ________________________________
PHOTOJOURNALISM (English)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Presents images that are sharp, free from
smudges and not blurred and cluttered.
 Properly utilizes foreground and
background that shows good and correct
perspective
 Uses appropriate photography technique
to highlight images.
CONTENT (5)
 Shows clear and specific idea(s) or angles
connected to the given theme/topic
 Arouses interest.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

PHOTOJOURNALISM (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TECHNICAL (4)
 Presents images that are sharp, free from
smudges and not blurred and cluttered.
 Properly utilizes foreground and
background that shows good and correct
perspective
 Uses appropriate photography technique
to highlight images.
CONTENT (5)
 Shows clear and specific idea(s) or angles
connected to the given theme/topic
 Arouses interest.
ETHICS (1)
 Observes ethical and professional
standards (fairness, relevance, accuracy
and originality)
 Cites sources and observes copyright
law.
TOTAL
RANK

Judge: ________________________________

SCIENCE AND HEALTH WRITING (English)

Creativity,
Impact and
Style and Originality
ENTRY # Content (3) Relevance Neatness (1) TOTAL RANK
Presentation (2)
(2)
(2)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
COPYREADING AND HEADLINE WRITING (English)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HEADLINE (5)
 Follows the correct headline writing
format (S-V-O)
 Observes the grammar, syntax and
capitalization
 Uses active voice, applies appropriate
word substitution and appropriate unit
of measure
 Observes proper indention style, and
makes use of kicker and hammer as
called for.
 Gives appropriate printer’s direction
COPYREADING (5)
 Correct errors in fact, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, usage and organization
 Improves news value by cutting
irrelevant materials.
 Makes copy simple, clear and concise.
 Makes use of appropriate copyreading
symbols.
TOTAL
RANK

COPYREADING AND HEADLINE WRITING (Filipino)

ENTRIES
CRITERIA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HEADLINE (5)
 Follows the correct headline writing
format (S-V-O)
 Observes the grammar, syntax and
capitalization
 Uses active voice, applies appropriate
word substitution and appropriate unit
of measure
 Observes proper indention style, and
makes use of kicker and hammer as
called for.
 Gives appropriate printer’s direction
COPYREADING (5)
 Correct errors in fact, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, usage and organization
 Improves news value by cutting
irrelevant materials.
 Makes copy simple, clear and concise.
 Makes use of appropriate copyreading
symbols.
TOTAL
RANK

SCIENCE AND HEALTH WRITING (English)

Creativity,
Impact and
Style and Originality
ENTRY # Content (3) Relevance Neatness (1) TOTAL RANK
Presentation (2)
(2)
(2)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8