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MIPA’s Student Journalist Staff

Due February

Tips for seniors creating and submitting a portfolio

Samples taken from previous Student Journalist winners

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Categories - one student per category per school

News writing and Reporting

News Design

Yearbook Writing

Yearbook Design

Broadcasting

Photojournalism

Digital Media

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Why students should apply

  • Portfolios give an opportunity to examine learning and achievements.�
  • Portfolios are useful for job interviews and internships beyond high school.

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  • Portfolios provide visual evidence of journalism skills, organization skills, and ability to speak to talents and achievements.�
  • Creating a digital portfolio is a great learning experience.

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Where to begin and when

Where…

  • Visit MIPA’s site and read through the directions:

Website currently under construction

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  • Spend time with the guidelines and the judging rubric before beginning

Website currently under construction

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When…

  • A portfolio is a work in process. The sooner you begin, the more you will consider what type of work and achievements to showcase and the more you will think about yourself in the role of a journalist.�
  • Start now: research your experience and make a list of what to include in the portfolio. Keep adding to the list.�
  • Begin to build your portfolio now and add to it and review it often.�
  • A continual editing process is helpful to build focus and a full body of work

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Resume and Letters of Recommendation

Resumes should give a sense of the whole student. These are some areas of focus, loosely in order of importance from first to last

  • Academics/Journalism Courses
  • Journalism Workshops, Conferences
  • Extra-curriculars
  • Sports
  • After School Work
  • Internships/Volunteerism

Letters of Recommendation comment on aspects of the student’s journalism experience.

    • Adviser letter
    • Peer editor/staffer letter
    • Other teachers/administrators who have a sense of the impact the student has made on the journalism program, or the school via journalism work

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Types of Visual and Verbal Material to Include in a Portfolio

Each category guides students to a focus area, but evidence of well-rounded work within the publication are encouraged

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Essay

from MIPA Rubric

  • Written with voice
  • Carefully edited
  • Read the judging scorecard before beginning

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Essay (from JEA JOY rubric)

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Recommendations

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Content Areas to Include, If Relevant

  • Writing
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Design
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Branding
  • Entrepreneurship/Marketing
  • Journalism field trips

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  • Journalism Workshops
  • Award-winning work
  • Impact on the program, school
  • Teambuilding
  • Social Media Outlets
  • Relevant internships

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Significant Work and Points of Pride from the Journalist’s Body of Work

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Give context for the material being showcased

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Learning Experiences and Work that Develop Personal Philosophies

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Showcase projects

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Leadership

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Journalism Experiences beyond the Classroom

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Journalism Experiences beyond the Classroom

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Journalism Experiences beyond the Classroom

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Show Process

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Showcase moments that have helped shape publications

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Showcase Best Work to reflect range of skill

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Marketing, Branding, Special Projects

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Entrepreneurship

And impact

On your program

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Tips for constructing and editing portfolio

Approaches and Editing

  • Write with voice
  • Edit all writing for clarity, conciseness
  • Include visuals to accompany achievements when possible
  • Focus on journalism-related experiences

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What to Highlight

  • Journalism Workshops
  • Award-winning work
  • Impact on the program, school
  • Moments of courage

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Curate, Don’t Overwhelm

  • Choose the best work you have�
  • Try not to repeat the same types of work if they have parallel value or content
  • Get objective feedback on your samples. �
  • Try not to submit work just because you are emotionally attached to it - submit work that reflects your strongest, most relevant work.

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Design for the eye and for navigability

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Design for the eye and for navigability

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Resumes - Get inspired! Find a style that reflects your talents

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The Links

For full access to 2019 MIPA Student Journalist Winner Portfolios

https://mipamsu.org/mipa-recognizes-2019-all-state-student-journalist-staff/

For full access to 2018 MIPA Student Journalist Winner Portfolios

https://mipamsu.org/mipa-recognizes-2018-all-state-student-journalist-staff/

For full access to 2017 MIPA Student Journalist Winner Portfolios

https://mipamsu.org/mipa-recognizes-2017-all-state-student-journalist-staff/

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Note: Past winners may have updated their portfolio sites or taken them down

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The link to this slideshow

https://goo.gl/8bMQu8

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All info for creating and submitting a portfolio can be found at:

https://mipamsu.org/all-mipa-student-journalist-staff-2/