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Source Tiers: In regards to articles that dive into technical information and facts, I typically look for Tier 1 and 2 sources preferably academic journals and credible sources.

Writers should also demonstrate thorough research with hyperlinks to referenced businesses, events, and people.

Human Sources: Articles should feature at least 1 adult source in addition to at least 1 student source and any more sources to have at least 3 human sources. Articles should feature at least one source that is an expert in the field or topic that is being written about


 

 AP Style

  • Writers are graded according to the Carlmont High School AP Style Guide which follows the official AP Style Guide regulations. 

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 5

Tier 4

Academic Journal

Government Sources

Newspapers/Credible Sources

Popular Magazines

Wikipedia/Blogs

Other

  • ledes and headlines should be catchy, writing should have a good balance of quotes and writing, and grammar should be perfect.

  • Photos: Photos should almost always be a human focal point in addition to being good quality and being 1500x1000 pixels to fit the website

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1. Human focus
2. In movement
3. Captures excitement 

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