Writing
Class Descriptions: Writing
Entries in Writing classes 1-3 must include a single piece as submitted online or in print format (PDF copy). Include the name and location of the publication/medium and the date published.
Entries in Writing class 4 must include the URL of the webpage.
Judging will emphasize writing quality, not the technical quality of the surrounding publication, graphics or finished electronic product.Judging criteria: Writing Content (substance) 25%, Writing quality (coherence) 25%, Writing creativity (humanity) 25%, Writing style 25%
Writing 1 | Writing for newspapers. Submit one piece (not a news release) that resulted in a published article in a daily or weekly newspaper (print or newspapers that only publish online are acceptable).
Writing 2 | Writing for magazines. Submit one article that was published in a print or online magazine. Writing for a newspaper supplement that uses a magazine format is also acceptable, except those that fit into writing class 3.
Writing 3 | Writing within a specialized publication. Submit one piece of writing for an internal or external publication (which could include, but is not limited to, newsletters, annual reports, books, guide sheets, instruction booklets, fact sheets, and other publications), except those that fit into writing classes 1, 2 & 4.
Writing 4 | Writing for the web. Submit one article originally published online, including the URL. The writing must be original content intended for online readership and not eligible for writing classes 1-3. Entries will not be considered if they are simply a PDF page or news release posted to the web. News releases should be entered in Media Relations Class 2 - News Release.
Writing 5 | Writing for a diverse audience. Submit in this class if your writing shows a consideration for audiences with diverse backgrounds or is inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds.