Presentations
Judging with Joe & Jane (presented at the SIPA 2012 Courage to Connect Convention)
Presenters: Joe Dennis & Jane Speidel
Ever wonder what newspaper judges are looking for when they critique your publication? Two experienced newspaper judges fill you in the secrets of producing a successful publication.
Couldn't make it to the 2011 GSPA fall conference, or just want to recap what you learned? Here are links to a few of the presentations featured at the conference.
Give & Take: The Basics of Peer Editing
Presenter: Brian Creech
Learning how to constructively share criticism and give feedback with tact and professionalism is an important skill for editors and reporters alike. This session will introduce students to the basics of peer editing and walk them through a systematic method for sharing feedback and improving news stories. This session emphasizes the importance of people skills while improving a news product.
Sports Writing: Beyond the Score
Presenter: Ed Morales
Do you want to "give 100 percent" toward a "total team effort?" Learn ways to move beyond these hackneyed, cliche phrases with hard-hitting, exciting, in-your face sportswriting that's a slam dunk for readers.
Keeping Your Reader on the Hook (PPT)
Presenter: Meg Ferrante
How putting punch in your lede and staying strong on the other elements of your feature story can transform The Big Snooze--principal profile anyone?--into an irresistible read.
Journalism: It's Writing, not Rocket Science (PPT)
Presenter: Meg Ferrante
Yes, you're reporting the facts. But you can still show some creativity. How to incorporate personality into your writing.
Extra, Extra, Blog all About it...
Presenter: Meg Ferrante
With scool news making it to print only occasionally, the blog is a great too to keep students connected between publications. Learn some of the benefits of blogging including immediacy, ease and creativity. (Plus it's a great way to troll for guest writers.)
Presenter: Meg Ferrante
Learn how to make your magazine stand out in the eyes of a newsmagazine judge.
Presenter: Coni Grebel
Is this your first year of advising? Not really sure what you're doing? This session, lead by an award-winning newspaper and literary magazine adviser, is for you.
Presenter: Joe Dennis
Relationships are key in student publications, whether it's between you and your adviser, your editors or even your principal. This roundtable discussion will help you learn tips on handling relationships.
Beyond the Bake Sale: How to Make Money for your Program
Presenter: Joe Dennis
Struggling to fund the next issue? Trying to raise money so you can attend a conference? Learn quick tips on how you can raise money for your publication or program.
Grammar Slammer (PPT)
Presenter: Joe Dennis
All the stuff you learned in middle school ... and forgot. Plus, common AP Style errors.
Presenter: Elisha Boggs
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Do you want people to actually read your text? This is the class for you. Come and learn a few tricks tha will turn your writing into 3-D.
Oh Shoot! (PPT)
Presenter: Vanessa Nguyen
Learn videography basics, including the opening/closing shot, standups, sequencing your B-roll, writing to video, framing interviews, shooting cutaways and what to avoid.
Presenter: Elisha Boggs
Everyone has a story to tell, but the trick is getting them to tell it. This session will give you the necessary tools to collect the best stories on your campus.
Presenter: Coni Grebel
An informal chance to meet other publication advisers from around the state and discuss issues related to advising and teaching student media.
I Fought the Law ... (PPT)
Presenter: Joe Dennis
Despite what administrators may believe, student journalists do have rights. However, enforcing those rights come at a significant const. Learn the law of the student press, places to go for help, and techniques to pre-empt controversy with your administration.
Stories For “Followers” and “Friends” (PPT)
Presenter: Geoffrey Graybeal
Twitter and Facebook are useful for more than finding out what Lady Gaga had for breakfast. Learn ways to find story ideas, report stories and distribute news.