1. 2016 Media II, III Journalism Final Project
Withgraduationjusta fewshort weeksaway,it’stime touse yourjournalismskillstocelebrate the Class
of 2016. You will produce a16-page newsmagazine thatwe’ll presenttoeachmemberof the classon
theirlastday. The goalsof thisassignmentare listedbelow:
Work togetherasa teamto complete thistaskontime.
Capitalize onthe strengthsof the groupto complete the task.
Apply whatyou’ve learnedaboutwriting,layout,designandphotographyinjournalism.
Use yourskillstocreate a product that will be aspecial memoryforthe Classof 2016 withvery
limitedhelpfromMrs.Sitler.
2016 Journalism Issue Instructions
You will create the “2016 JournalismIssue”thatshowcasesyourwritinganddesignabilities. A copy of
this16-page magazine will be giventoeachgraduatingsenior.
Project Steps:
1. Projectlocationwill be SavedinYdrive NewsMagazine=>Endof Year Projects=>
UnderclassmenFinal
a. Save all of yourphotosand textinthe correctfolder.
b. Projectsshouldbe labeledbystudentandlastname.
i. Ex. finktext_sitler
2. Assignments/Quote Sheets
a. MeetwithMrs. Sitlertodetermineyourpages.
b. As a group,create a seniorquestionnaire topassoutto each seniortofill out.
c. Interviewyourstudentanduse theiranswersplusthe quote sheetstowrite articles
3. ProgressCheck/Photos
a. Collectphotosof yourseniorandthe class to use forthe YearIn Review Page
b. Get at leastone “well wish”andphotoforeach seniorthatyou’re assignedtocover.
4. Layout
a. The magazine will have acover,yearin review spread,one page foreacheditor(EICgets
a spread),well wishspreadandsenioraddesignedbyboththe layoutstaff andMrs.
Sitler.
b. Work withthe layoutstaff to place anddesignthe magazine locatedinthe YDrive
5. Completedprojectdue by Friday,June 3
a. SavedinY drive NewsMagazine=>Endof Year Projects=> UnderclassmenFinal=>
Correct folder.
2. Grading Criteria
Please reviewthe grading criterialistedbelow.
Each category is judged by the following rubric
Category Superior(5) Sufficient(3) Incomplete (1) Missing(0)
Content & Editing
-Uses AP Style
-No grammar
mistakes
-Detailed writingand
photos
Project is well
composed using
solid editing
principles,AP
style, free of
grammar mistakes
and presented in a
professional and
detailed manner.
Project is composed
usingsolid editing
principles,AP style,
free of grammar
mistakes and
presented in a
professional manner.
Project is
composed used
solid editing
principlesbuthas 1
element that is
disorganized or 1-2
grammar mistakes
Project isn’t
composed used
solid editing
principlesand has
elements that are
disorganized or 3-4
grammar mistakes.
Layout & Design
-Proper use of white
space
-Appropriate use of
colors and fonts
-Creative and inviting
design
Invitingdesign
showcases writing
and photographs
showinghigh
creative skill and
advanced use of
industry standard
software.
Simple and neat
design that
showcases writing
and photographs
that shows use of
industry standard
software.
Sufficiently design
and readabletext
but may be bland
and lack elements
to engage the
reader.
Poorly or
incompletely
designed or edited
product lacking
creativity.Or
difficultto read.
Required Elements
-Includes the
following:
Cover
2 spreads
Individual
editor page
Senior Ad
All required
elements are
included and
thoroughly
completed. They
are no grammar
or careless
proofingmistakes.
All required elements
are included. Work
doesn’t contain more
than 1 or 2 careless
mistakes
Missingone
required element or
it is partially
completed. May
contain 1 or more
proofingmistakes.
Missing one
element or other
elements are
partially completed.
Photos & Graphics
-Appropriate images
and graphics
-Good composition
(not blurry)
-Enhance the
publication
High quality
images/graphics
enhance the
publication and
demonstrate high
quality photo
composition
techniques.
Quality
images/graphics
enhance the
publication and
demonstrate quality
photo composition
techniques.
Images and graphics
are included as part
of the publication.
They do not distract
or enhance its
appeal.
Few images are
included in the
publication or of
poor quality. They
may also distract
from overall
product.
Final Product
-Meets all deadlines
-Appears as a
cohesivepublication
-Neatly and
creatively displays
content
Final productmet
all deadlines,isan
example of
excellent work
that creatively
displayscontent
for the target
audience.
Final productmet all
deadlines,is well
done example that
displayscontentfor
the target audience.
One deadlinewasn’t
met or project
contains careless
errors,but still
contains strong
content or appeals
to target audience.
One or more
deadlines weren’t
met or project lacks
creativity,contains
careless mistakes,
weak content or
doesn’t appeal to
target audience.
