all in order
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This document provides tips and strategies for implementing weekly chronological coverage in a student media publication. It discusses the benefits of weekly chronological coverage such as improved coverage, logical organization, meeting deadlines, and having something for everyone. It then offers specific strategies for planning weekly coverage through assigning photographers, using coverage planners, file management, and designing modular story packages. The document emphasizes starting coverage from day one, having alternate due dates, and changing coverage over time to anticipate events and reader interests.
all in order
- 1. it s all in order an in-depth look at weekly chronological coverage and how to make it happen created for you by Sarah Nichols, MJE Whitney High School ¦ Rocklin, Calif.
- 2. why bother? • improved coverage • logical organization • something for everyone • easy to meet deadlines
- 3. Loudoun Valley H.S., Purcellville, Va.
- 4. Loudoun Valley H.S., Purcellville, Va.
- 5. Loudoun Valley H.S., Purcellville, Va.
- 6. Loudoun Valley H.S., Purcellville, Va.
- 7. Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Ill.
- 8. Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Ill.
- 9. Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Ill.
- 10. Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Ill.
- 11. Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Ill.
- 13. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 14. win/win/win • met all deadlines • sold out (twice!) • positive staff experience • intense coverage
- 15. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 16. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 17. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 18. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 19. ladder plans • determine start date • week by week • specialty areas, reference • assign full ladder at start of year
- 20. getting started • photo assignments from day one • calendar centrally located • monthly photo shoot (depending on staff size) • events, practices, meetings, more!
- 22. get it covered • weekly coverage planners • assign by partner groups • 5-10 photos with worksheet • good for grading, accountability • alternate due dates
- 25. file mgmt • upload to shared space (network) • use universal naming system • categorize by chronology • load, edit within 48 hours
- 29. it s my week! • pay attention, have a camera • look for the unusual • coordinate with staffers • first deadline vs. later deadlines
- 37. making modules • design and graphics training for all staff members during first few weeks of school • editors/adviser to comment, critique ... then staffers revise • incorporate visual trademarks, typefaces, thematic verbals
- 38. more or less • dominant vs. secondary packages • changing size, shape, placement • create your own based on content • more in library/template form gives everyone more options
- 41. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 42. student life sports academics special ppl groups events Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 43. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 45. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 46. current events Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 47. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 48. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 49. unexpected Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 50. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 51. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 52. from yr to yr • specialty pages • reference section • important time periods • thematic coverage
- 53. people • earliest deadline • timeless coverage topics • personality profiles • look/feel different
- 54. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 55. specialty • create change from year to year • incorporate theme elements • alternate placement in book • include random/timeless stories • represent small/unpredictable topics
- 56. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 57. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 58. changing times • anticipate important events • know reader wants/needs • make use of photo overload • create variety
- 59. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 60. double time • clubs and sports (reference) • planned, systematic coverage • easy ladder planning • in addition to chronological
- 61. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 62. Whitney H.S., Rocklin, Calif.
- 63. what else? • questions? • contact me: CuriousSJG@yahoo.com or sarahjnichols.sjn@gmail.com