The document invites students to become citizen journalists by reporting on topics related to Election 2012, local government, media, and issues that impact youth. Students are encouraged to submit written articles or opinions, photos, videos, and social media posts about political leaders, candidates, civic events, government meetings, media coverage, and their perspectives on politics and leadership. Submissions should include the student's name, age, school and whether the piece is a report or opinion. GenerationNation will review and share qualifying student reports online and via social media.

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YOUR TURN! BE A CITIZEN JOURNALIST
GenerationNation invites all students to report on Election 2012, local
government, media, issues and more through written articles and opinions,
social media, photos and video. What, or who do you see? Which topics are
being discussed? What do you think about everything you see? Make your
youth voice heard!
People: political leaders, candidates, civic leaders, media
Issues and topics important to or impacting youth
Government meetings or decisions
Events and speeches
Media coverage about the elections, conventions or Charlotte
Your perspective about politics, government or leadership
Anything else you think is relevant and interesting!
Note: Student newspapers are also invited to share their reports or links!
SHARE YOUR REPORT
On all submissions, include your name, age or grade, and school or youth organization. If you
are part of a school newspaper, include the link. Do not worry if you are not a professional. Your
youth voice is important.
Written report/opinion (100‐200 words or less)
Send text in body of the email (not as an attachment)
Note if it is a report (what I saw) or an opinion piece (what I think)
Email to GenNation.youthvoice@gmail.com
Photos
Email to GenNation.youthvoice@gmail.com
or upload at www.facebook.com/GenerationNation
Video
Upload on YouTube, tag #GenNation and #youthvoice or
Email GenNation.youthvoice@gmail.com with link
Social media
Twitter: tag @GenNation and #youthvoice
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GenerationNation
GenerationNation will review for language, brevity and clarity and share student reports on the
web and via social media.
Tumblr: www.GenerationNation.tumblr.com (youth voice page)
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