TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:ANNUAL REPORTS / DISTRICT REPORT CARDS (Printed)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATERIALS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:ONE-TIME PUBLICATIONS (any non-recurring publication)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:BROCHURES
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:INTERNAL PUBLICATIONS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:CALENDARS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the theme/reason for the publication carried on through to the end? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs and fonts used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/Production (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar and punctuation? Is a good quality paper used? Is there adequate space for users to write notes throughout the year?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Is the format user-friendly? Does the use of color, graphic elements and photos enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:EXTERNAL PUBLICATIONS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the information in the publication useful and/or interesting? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:TABLOID PUBLICATIONS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Do the articles contain useful and/or interesting information? Can readers tell where to turn if they wish to follow up on something they’ve read?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue/message? Do the headlines invite readers into the articles? Are photographs used in a creative manner to enhance the message?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the writing exhibit proper use of grammar, punctuation? Are jumped articles correctly noted as to the jump page? Do fonts and headline size vary?)
Judge’s Comments:
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______Design of materials (Does the use of color, graphic elements, photographs and type enhance the publication?) Is the layout interesting? Would the overall design make you want to pick it up and read it?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:FEATURE RELEASE (for news media use)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear? Is the message clearly identified and effectively delivered? If quotations are used, do they add to the content or merely quote officials?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue? Use a unique approach?
Does the lead make you want to read on? Are there an adequate variety of sources?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the entry demonstrate proper use of grammar, punctuation? Is it well organized and written?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____For more information... (If the readers want more information, do they know where and who
to call? Is a contact person listed by name and phone number?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:COMMENTARY WRITING
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the message clearly identified? If quotations are used, do they add to the content or merely quote officials?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue? Use a unique approach?
Does the lead make you want to read on? Are there an adequate variety of sources?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the entry demonstrate proper use of grammar, punctuation? Is it well organized and written?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____For more information... (If the readers want more information, do they know where and who
to call? Is a contact person listed by name and phone number?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:NEWS RELEASE (for news media use)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the message clearly identified? If quotations are used, do they add to the content or merely quote officials?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue? Use a unique approach?
Does the lead make you want to read on? Are there an adequate variety of sources?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/style (Does the entry demonstrate proper use of grammar, punctuation? Is it well organized and written?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____For more information... (If the readers want more information, do they know where and who
to call? Is a contact person listed by name and phone number?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:FEATURE ARTICLE(published in district publication or online)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the message clearly identified and effectively delivered? Is the content easily viewed on the Web page?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue? Use a unique approach?
Does the lead make you want to read on? Does the placement of text and/or photos/graphics work visually?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/Functionality (Does the entry demonstrate proper use of grammar, punctuation? Is it well organized and written? If there are any links in the story, do they work correctly?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____For more information... (If readers want more information, do they know where and who
to call? Is a contact person listed by name ? Or are they taken to the right place on the Web site?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:PUBLICATION WRITING (Judges: review writing only, please)
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
______Effective content (Is the content clear and to the point? Is the message clearly identified and effectively delivered? Is the content easily viewed on the Web page?)
Judge’s Comments:
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Creativity (Does the writing in the entry creatively address the issue? Use a unique approach?
Does the lead make you want to read on? Does the placement of text and/or photos/graphics work visually?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Composition/Functionality (Does the entry demonstrate proper use of grammar, punctuation? Is it well organized and written? If there are any links in the story, do they work correctly?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____For more information... (If readers want more information, do they know where and who
to call? Is a contact person listed by name ? Or are they taken to the right place on the Web site?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
____Message delivery (Does the picture, cutline, title, etc. capture a moment clearly about education? Does it elicit a response by the viewer?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Creativity (Is the content engaging? Does the photo have impact? Is it clean? Is it easy to read? Does it use light well (eg-natural light, fill flash)? How well does the image tell a story?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Visual style (Is it clean? Is it easy to read? Does it use light well (eg-natural light, fill flash)? How well does the image tell a story? Does it elicit a response? Is the message clearly understood? What about sharpness? Cropping? Framing?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Impact in an education communications product (Would the photograph enhance a school publication, Web site or display?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:NEWS/SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
____Message delivery (Does the picture, cutline, title, etc. capture a moment clearly about education? Does it elicit a response by the viewer?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Creativity (Is the content engaging? Does the photo have impact? Is it clean? Is it easy to read? Does it use light well (e.g.-natural light, fill flash)? How well does the image tell a story?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Visual style (Is it clean? Is it easy to read? Does it use light well (eg-natural light, fill flash)? How well does the image tell a story? Does it elicit a response? Is the message clearly understood? What about sharpness? Cropping? Framing?)
Judge’s Comments:
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____Impact in an education communications product (Would the photograph enhance a school publication, Web site or display?)
Judge’s Comments:
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TOTAL POINTS______
2014 OASIS PROGRAM SCORING SHEET
Entry Category:PHOTOGRAPHY ESSAYS
Entrant (district, entry title):______
Please complete the written commentary, then assign a score of 1-10 points (1 being the lowest score) to each scoring area. Judges’ commentaries are a vital element of the OASIS professional development program.
____Message delivery (Does the picture, cutline, title, etc. together tell la story? Does it elicit a response by the viewer?)
Judge’s Comments:
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