createBlog Newspaper Application. Options

[*Azarel*]

Um. This should've been up a while ago, but we're lazy kids. Sorry.

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If you do not feel comfortable posting up your application in public, please PM your application to one of our newspaper advisors (uninspiredfae & MarchHare2UrAlice) or to the news account (cBNewsStaff); our editors will review your application together. Please do not submit an application more than once, as we are looking at them - we will get back to you through either AIM or PM if you are hired; if not, we may not reply. Apologies. Do not post in this thread if you are not applying. Thanks for showing interest in cBn.


6 August 2005: cBn is currently not looking for editors, but feel free to apply anyway, as we may look at your editor's application at a later date.

20 August 2005: If we feel your application shows promise but is subpar, we may hire you as an intern. As an intern, you will participate by asking questions and posting your own articles while staff members answer, advise, and guide you on your way to becoming a full staff member!

21 August 2005: Editorial positions once again opened.

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CreateBlog Newspaper Staff Application
All required fields are underlined. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name:
Age:

Positions Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 4 (least interested).
_Editor: Revises submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles on a monthly basis.
_Freelancer: Finds topics and writes articles on occasion; must check in every month to ensure no inactivity.
_Runner: Finds graphics to serve as visuals in various articles by reporters. Also, on occasion, finds humorous photos and writings and provides captions when necessary. Must give credit sources.
xColumnist: Any combination of positions mentioned above; must join cBn under an aforementioned position before being promoted.

Experience:
Please indicate experience – if any, please specify. Remember, your application does not depend upon experience.

Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member? What makes you deserve this position? What can you bring to the team? If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.

Editor Application
Are you really editor material? Accept or reject these topics, and explain why.
Find the flaws and correct them.
Be supportive of the writer/author.
Contribute ideas instead of just throwing out criticism.
Help the author develop content that will appeal to the audience.
Oversee the layout of each "paper."
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.

Also, if you are applying for an editorial position, please PM the following mock "article," revised, to one of our news administrators (uninspiredfae or MarchHare2UrAlice) or to the cBNewsStaff account. Please also include a list of the revisions you made to the piece.

If your searching for the perfect xmas gift for any of your frends you shouldn't loose any time in your search cuz if u put off you're christmas shopping until last minute yu may end up waking up on the wensday b4 xmas in a panick thinking bout how you should of started plannin erlier a lack of tyme'll effect how prefect ur gift for you're friend is so dont delay. the easiest thing to do is to visit any on line sight like ebay were you can brows a large selecion for pressent ideas,,, how ever if you our short on cash you kan save munny bye investing yur time in to a home made persent. the importantest thing in the search thought is that whateva your prsent is make shure its from the hart.

Reporter/Freelancer Application
Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice on your own. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic. Plagiarizing is looked down upon, and applicants caught doing so will automatically be rejected.

Runner's Application
Are you really runner material? Find at least two intriguing/inspiring photos (NOT from funnysomething.com) and at least two humorous quotes/jokes. They need not match. Write a caption if necessary. Give credit.

Example of humorous bit:
Mortified doesn’t describe how Jane’s parents felt after meeting her boyfriend. He sported vile tattoos, swore, and just had a hostile air about him.
After he left, the mother said, “Dear, he doesn’t seem like a very nice person.”
“Mom,” Jane said, “if he wasn’t very nice, why would he be doing 500 hours of community service?” -American Legion Magazine

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Createblog Newspaper Staff Application

All required fields are bolded. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name: Pam
Age: 13
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
*Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.

Indicate experience – if any, please specify.
I haven't had much experience w/ newspapers until last year, actually. I joined my school's newspaper as a reporter, I quickly dropped out, I thought I'd go back when my school actually had news to offer to its students. As of 4th grade I got heavily into writing, 5th grade gave me a chance to improve them as I was greeted w/ a new level in English. Fast forward several years && I'm about to re-enter the school year w/ an advanced course in English. Not much experience on newspapers, I know, but I'm a determined writer, and--yes, I noticed I use "&&" English, or Language Arts, has always been my strongest area in academics, I do anything I can to make use of them, improve them, && have fun while doing so. I'm not a complete geek--ok, fine, I'll admit, I'm quite the nerd.

Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member?
I had joined my school's newspaper before, it was slow paced && what they were doing just wasn't interesting to me. I could care less which teachers are new to the staff, but this is Createblog && I feel quite differently about it than schol. I thought being able to practice my writing skills && really put them up for more challenges would be a great way to contribute to CB, hey, I'm helping Cb && having fun, right? I love to write && it has always flowed naturally to me, more natural than algebra, that's for sure. This whole impression to me is a euphoric && amazing oppurtunity to get to know Cb && its Cbers to a higher extent.

What makes you deserve this position?
I've always felt that writing came easily to me && I would never have to struggle in it, not unless I wanted to hone my skills. I also enjoy writing, so that's just another bonus for me. I've practiced much writing over the years, from persuasive essays to just entertaining short stories, I'm quite adaptable if the situation calls for such.

What can you bring to the team?
I can bring a wide variety of new concepts to contribute to the team's ever budding collection of ideas already. I'm not here just to have fun, I'm glad to help out anyone else whatever job it might be. Social, crazy, && never dull, those are just a few traits I carry. There will never be a single dull moment when for any of us with all the wonderful minds and personalities that are brought together. I hope to make everyone's experience working with me pleasureable && easy.

If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.

Editor Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really editor material? Accept or reject these topics:
Find the flaws and correct them.
Be supportive of the writer/author
Contribute ideas instead of just throwing out criticism
Help the author develop content that will appeal to the audience
Oversee the layout of each "paper"
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work

Reporter Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic.

Runner Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really runner material? Find at least two intriguing/inspiring photos (NOT from funnysomething.com) and at least two humorous quotes/jokes. They need not match. Write a caption if necessary. Give credit.

Example of humorous bit:
Mortified doesn’t describe how Jane’s parents felt after meeting her boyfriend. He sported vile tattoos, swore, and just had a hostile air about him.
After he left, the mother said, “Dear, he doesn’t seem like a very nice person.”
“Mom,” Jane said, “if he wasn’t very nice, why would he be doing 500 hours of community service?” American Legion Magazine

Changes are Ready to Be Made

Our whole existence we have strived to create equality for ourselves and future generations in the U.S, but still homosexuals of both genders are discriminated and harassed because of their sexual orientation. I for one am all for homosexual relationships and think gays and lesbians should receive more rights. I believe it’s cruel when others discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation or anything else for that matter. We should attempt to tolerate others. Enough time has passed, and I know changes are ready to be made.

I understand completely why others may frown upon homosexuality, but being U.S citizens we have a right to express ourselves. I have compiled facts to increase your knowledge on this issue. In several states, lawyers are battling to legalize marriage for homosexual couples. New Jersey, New York, and California are just a few. A judge has recently turned down the request to ban same sex marriages, but the case is to be reviewed by a higher judge. Obviously, a change is already underway.

Over the years, different states have legalized laws for the protection of gays and lesbians. The GLSEN [Gay Lesbian Student Education Network] is a network that aims in educating the youth about homosexuality. One decade ago there were few groups of GSA’s [Gay Straight Alliances] set up in schools, and the public didn’t really care about the situation. Now there are about 3,000 GSA’s set up in high schools, and homosexuality is a growing concern and issue. It’s great to know so many others feel strongly about this issue and find a need to educate the country.

It’s quite outrageous what some might do to homosexuals just because of who they are. An insurance company no longer was to insure a couple because they were lesbians. Now the couple is pressing charges against the company. Luckily, in many states there are anti-discrimination laws in which gives protection to gays and lesbians. Yet, that still may not stop teens from harassing their homosexual peers, and it is sometimes even worse in some cases if the person is of a different race or religion. If we continue to have groups and individuals who are to stand up for gay and lesbian rights we could help prevent such ignorant actions.

In conclusion, if society is walking the path to social acceptance and tolerance we may have a brighter future and gain more rights for gays and lesbians. Of course, this is a very controversial topic. Some religious groups may disagree strongly with homosexuality because it’s not approved of, but we are not governed by religious laws so we are free to love who we choose, even if they differ from us. To be denied marriage to the one you love and make commitments to because you are in a a non heterosexual relationship does not mean their relationship lack any qualities of a heterosexual couple. I had read in an article that the reason some religions had disapproved of homosexuality because the marriage could not produce offspring. To me, it would not matter what race, gender, or religion the person was because in the end, love is love.

I was on quite a roll, sorry I think it might be longer than a page. *I will edit this later if needed, it's pretty early && I've gotta head over to the other half of Jersey today, later. && thanks for having the time to read my application.