SCORE SHEET FOR FEATURE WRITING

Technical (30%) 1 2 3 4 5
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Conforms with the principles of organization and
progression of ideas
Exhibits creative presentation of the story
Uses a catchy title of the article
Sustains interest of the readers
Utilizesthe appropriate feature type to emphasize the
impact/ relevance of the topic
Observes gender fair language
Content (60%)
Cites facts like historical references, statistics,
relevant names/ facts to bolster credibility of statements
and/ or narratives
Presents a new angle or information about the topic that are
timely and interesting to read
Stirs the imagination of the reader
Balances presentation of thoughts and ideas from the obtained
data with those of the writer’s perceptions
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR NEWS WRITING
Activity Number: Date: _____________________________

Form and Style (40%) 1 2 3 4 5

Arranges details of the event in decreasing importance
Shows the news writer’s ability to organize information
Uses a lead that is clear and focused on the most important
detail
Avoids the use of words with controversial elements or double
meaning
Avoid personal slants
Has clear and unbiased headline
Uses short and simple words
Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Uses transitions properly
Observes gender fair language
Content (50%)
Uses appropriate lead type to get the reader’s attention
Presents to the readers the most important detail of the event
Follows logical presentation of the event and emphasizes the
most important or relevant fact(s)
Follows the correct news writing format/style
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL WRITING

Form and Style (40%) 1 2 3 4 5

Uses lead paragraph that contains news peg and the general
stand of the writer
Presents arguments that are based on facts
Cites sources of facts to add credibility to the arguments raised
Uses a strong and thought-provoking title
Shows logical reasoning
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Utilizes transitions properly
Observes gender fair language
Content (50%)
Presents the general stand of the writer in the lead
Utilizes factual information from interviews, documents
review, data analyses and other reliable sources
Displays evidence of the writer’s knowledge and understanding
of issues/ problems
Reflects clarity of the message and can influence public opinion
Arguments presented in the body logically support the
writer’s stand
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR SPORTS WRITING

Form and Style (40%) 1 2 3 4 5

Uses appropriate form and style
Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo to highlight
the significance of the game
Provides correct descriptions, colorful allusions and figures
of speech to describe the players, event/ game
Combines the proper amount of statistics to create a clear
visual narrative of the action
Has an attractive headline which shows what really transpired
in the event
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence
Content (50%)
Presents a clear picture of the events in the game
Utilizes an appropriate sports news reporting style
Uses interviews, statistics, references and research
Follows the correct news writing format/ style
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR COPYEDITING AND HEADLINE WRITING

Copyreading (60%) 1 2 3 4 5
Uses appropriate copyreading symbols
Recognizes exact number of errors in the contest piece
Headline Writing (40%)
Provides the best headline for the news article
Observes standards in headline writing
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WRITING

Form and Style (40%) 1 2 3 4 5

Manifests unity and coherence to the theme /topic given
Has catchy and appropriate headline that is also clear and free
of bias
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Shows logical presentation of arguments
Contains leads that are clearly written and focused on the
most important detail
Follows appropriate form and style
Use appropriate terms and lingo to report/ discuss events
Observes gender fair language
Content (50%)
Utilizes facts from interviews, documents review, data analyses
and other reliable sources
Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology
Uses technical jargons to a minimum
Presents technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas
in a manner that can be understood by a wide variety of
readers
Cites scientific references, statistics and relevant figures/
facts to bolster credibility of statements and/ or narratives
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR PHOTOJOURNALISM

Technical Quality (40%) 1 2 3 4 5

Presents images that are sharp, free from smudges and not
blurred and cluttered
Properly utilizes foreground and background that shows good
and correct perspective
Uses appropriate photography technique to highlight images
Communicative Quality (40%)
Shows clear and specific idea(s) or angle connected to the
theme or topic
Uses creative photography techniques to highlight the visual
story
Caption (10%)
Writes a two-sentence caption providing context to the picture
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR EDITORIAL CARTOONING

Technical (30%) 1 2 3 4 5
Makes use of a minimum number of labels
Shows logical use of various sizes, dimensions and
proportions of images
Displays attractive use of shading and other techniques
Utilizes ideas/ concepts on the issue given
Content (60%)
Presents clear, specific and humorous angle on the issue or
topic given
Raises relevant, timely issues and concerns about the topic
Is in good taste and analytical thinking among its readers
Arouses interest and analytical thinking among its readers
Constructively criticizes and influences readers’ opinion
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR COLUMN WRITING

Form and Style (30%) 1 2 3 4 5

Uses lead paragraph to introduce or build up a clear argument
The tone, style and approach in analyzing the issue are evident
Uses a language that is understood by the target audience
Cites sources of facts to add credibility to the arguments raised
Uses a strong, appropriate and catchy title
Shows logical reasoning
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Utilizes transitions properly
Content (50%)
Presents and explains a solid and clear stance
Presents the different angles and examines both
reconcilable and irreconcilable differences regarding their
stand
Utilizes factual information from interviews, documents reviews,
data analyses and other reliable sources
Displays evidence of the writer’s knowledge and
understanding of issues /problems
Reflects clarity of the message that can influence public opinion
Presents logical arguments that support the writer’s stance
Clarifies certain points of fact or arguments that may cause
confusion or complication
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the
source of information (cut across all events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness,
relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and
copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

_______________________________________
Name and Signature of Judge
 SCORE SHEET FOR NEWS WRITING (SECONDARY-ENGLISH)
Activity Number: ______ Date: _____________________________

Form and Style (40%) 1

Arranges details of the event in decreasing importance
Shows the news writer’s ability to organize information
Uses a lead that is clear and focused on the most important detail
Avoids the use of words with controversial elements or double meaning
Avoid personal slants
Has clear and unbiased headline
Uses short and simple words
Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence
Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
Uses transitions properly
Observes gender fair language
Content (50%)
Uses appropriate lead type to get the reader’s attention
Presents to the readers the most important detail of the event
Follows logical presentation of the event and emphasizes the most important or relevant fact(s)
Follows the correct news writing format/style
Ethics (10%)
Showcases original works of students
Properly cites information and attributes these facts from the source of information (cut across all
events)
Observes standards of journalism in terms of fairness, relevance, accuracy and balance
Has no potentially libelous or obscene content, plagiarism and copyright violations
Total (100%)
Comments/ Suggestions

ERNEST GERARD B. DURANO

Name and Signature of Coach
SCORE SHEET FOR COPYEDITING AND HEADLINE WRITING (ELEMENTARY-ENGLISH)
Activity Number: __1____ Date: October 29, 2024

Components Score
Copyreading (60%) 57
Uses appropriate copyreading symbols
Recognizes exact number of errors in the contest piece
Headline Writing (40%) 39
Provides the best headline for the news article
Observes standards in headline writing
Total (100%) 96%
Comments/ Suggestions
Headline:
- Very good! Continue making that kind of headline. Always make sure to
analyze the article to choose what is the lead.

Copyediting:
- Be careful with minor capitalization rules.
- Review the rules of parallelism.
- It is “party list”, not “partylist”

Written Form:
- Make sure not to leave extra spaces every after each paragraph
- Congratulations on writing the article legibly.

STEPHANIE P. FERNANDEZ
Name and Signature of Coach