Campus Journalism

Journalism defined

Writing for publication in newspapers and other periodicals.

Something that embraces all forms wherein the news reaches the public.

Functions of the School Organ

To provide an opportunity for interesting writing.

To give students the opportunity to read newspapers suitable for them.

Inform the community as to the work of the school.

Publish school news.

Functions of the School Organ

Create and express school opinion.Make known the achievements of the

school.Develop school spirit.Develop cooperation between parents and

the school.

Parts of the School Organ

Front PageEditorialNewsFeaturesLiterarySpecial Pages

Process of Publication

Issue map is designed.Articles are assigned, written, and

submitted.Articles are edited.Finished articles are laid-out by the layout

artist to make the dummy.Dummy is edited.

Process of Publication

Final dummy is sent to the printer.Copies are printed, then distributed.

Roles of the Staff

Editor-in-Chief– Heads the staff– Designs the issue map– Edits the dummy

Managing Editor– Edits the articles– Assists the E-I-C

Roles of the Staff

Section Editor– Edits all the articles submitted by the writers– Follows up the writers

Writer– Writes his assigned articles

Liaisons Officer– Follows up the writers– Collects all the articles from the writers.

Roles of the Staff

Photographer– Takes photos of events to be covered.– Finds photos from other people if he doesn’t

have them.Photo Editor

– Edits the photos submitted by the photographer (cropping, brightness adjusting, etc.)

– Writes captions for the photos

Importance of Starting Young

Better writers make for a better future.Educated youth ensure progressive

development. Journalists help raise awareness in their

country.