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    The document provides a consolidated report on judges' comments and suggestions from the 2018 NSPC (National Schools Press Conference) competition in various categories including editorial writing, column writing, and copy reading/headline writing in both Filipino and English. For each category, weak points from contestant submissions are outlined along with strong points and recommendations for improvement. Suggestions generally centered around developing a clearer understanding of topics, conducting more research, improving structure and grammar, and following instructions and formatting guidelines. Judges provided both criticisms and praise, seeking to give constructive feedback to help students strengthen their skills.

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    The document provides a consolidated report on judges' comments and suggestions from the 2018 NSPC (National Schools Press Conference) competition in various categories including editorial writing, column writing, and copy reading/headline writing in both Filipino and English. For each category, weak points from contestant submissions are outlined along with strong points and recommendations for improvement. Suggestions generally centered around developing a clearer understanding of topics, conducting more research, improving structure and grammar, and following instructions and formatting guidelines. Judges provided both criticisms and praise, seeking to give constructive feedback to help students strengthen their skills.

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    2018 NSPC Comments

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    The document provides a consolidated report on judges' comments and suggestions from the 2018 NSPC (National Schools Press Conference) competition in various categories including editorial writing, column writing, and copy reading/headline writing in both Filipino and English. For each category, weak points from contestant submissions are outlined along with strong points and recommendations for improvement. Suggestions generally centered around developing a clearer understanding of topics, conducting more research, improving structure and grammar, and following instructions and formatting guidelines. Judges provided both criticisms and praise, seeking to give constructive feedback to help students strengthen their skills.

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    2018 NSPC

    February 19-23, 2018


    Dumaguete City

    CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON JUDGES’ COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS


    Elementary

    Category Weak Points Strong Points Suggestions/Recommendations


    Editorial Writing (Filipino) • Editorials seem to have • Some editorials drive • Don’t make your editorial too
    preaching/scolding tone; too home the point. short that will make the
    short; some contestants • Some contestants have readers look for more nor
    were inventing Filipino a clear grasp on the too long for them to be
    words topic. bored as well.
    • Some contestants have little • Correct use of Filipino • Read more Filipino/Tagalog
    understanding of the topic. words are evident. editorials. It is necessary for
    • Some editorials have the contestants to do more
    grammatical errors. researches on the theme so
    they would have a clearer
    understanding on it when
    they write their editorial.
    They may be given a number
    of topics that they can
    research in advance.

    Editorial Writing (English) • Some entries need to • Some entries are based • It is good to see if the
    improve grammar. on actual statistics. students mention DepEd
    • Organization and structure • Some entries are programs related to inclusive
    • Spelling conscious that their education.
    • Use of flowery words argument must be • Be direct to the point
    based on facts. • Be more up to date of
    • They somehow current events
    persuade the readers • Read more editorials
    on their objectivity • Practice more editorial
    about the topic. writing
    • Presented the problem
    and gave solutions.

    Column Writing (Filipino) • Paliguy-ligoy at masyadong • Maraming kaalamang • Basahing mabuti ang paksa
    maraming palabok ang mga naibahagi. at tumutok lamang sa
    nagsulat; masyadong • Matatas sa wikang hinihingi; Maging klaro at
    mahaba Filipino. diretso sa punto
    • Marami ang hindi • Maganda ang istilo at • Dapat ay nagset ng “word
    nakapagpaliwanag sa tema lenggwahe ng mga limit” para sa pagsulat ng
    • Walang parameters na bata. kolum
    sinunod tungkol sa kaibahan • “Fair” ang sistema ng
    ng kolum sa editorial o sa coding (NTWG)
    lathalain
    Column Writing (English) • Most of the contestants • Lecture on column • The length of the column
    didn’t really get the essence writing helped the should be set.
    of column writing. They contestants. • Develop a main statement.
    know how to write but • Most of the contestants All sentences must lead to
    executing them in words fit have a good command support that statement.
    for column was lacking. of English language, • Explain concepts clearly
    • Title and lead ending and some have shown
    statements need a very good style of
    improvement writing.
    • Logic and reasoning needs • Some are creative and
    improvement articles are well written.
    Copy Reading & Headline • Difficulty in finding the • Able to spot • Check for illogical
    Writing (English) topics of the article grammatical errors information. Be mindful of
    • Failed to spot redundancies • Some were able to consistency in format.
    • Some data were not provide accurate • Consider that newsroom
    checked headline. style as regards to layout
    • Sometimes important • Timeliness and and presentations of stories
    information is weeded out relevance thus context in unit count,
    • Many contestants failed to • Substantial context, headline styles may no
    follow instructions info used longer be relevant.
    • Most of the copyreaders • The copyreaders have • Consider too, that editors no
    could hardly get the mastered the AP longer use copy editing
    Headline Symbols symbols
    • The copyreaders are • Strengthen more context
    confused with the appreciation
    arrangement/sequence of • Explore opportunity for
    the article. contestant to rewrite article
    • It is suggested that they will
    have more readings and
    information for current
    issues/topics so that they
    can get or write the correct
    headline.
    • They should know and
    understand the content of
    the article in general.

    Copy Reading & Headline • Minsan naiiba ang ulo ng • Marami na ring • Turuan ang mag-aaral na
    Writing (Filipino) balita sa actual na paksa ng nagagawa sa loob ng unawain munang mabuti
    balita. limitadong panahon. kung ano ang paksa ng
    • Marami ang naapektuhan • Ang mga copyreaders artikulo.
    ang iskor dahil sa hindi ay magaling sa mga AP • Tiyaking sumunod sa
    pagsunod sa instruksiyon. symbols. instruksiyon.
    • Nalilito ang karamihan sa • Kailangang magbasa ng
    mga copyreaders on the maraming isyu o paksa sa
    sequence o pag-aayos ng kasalukuyan.
    tamang talata. • School paper advisers at
    copyreaders should practice
    the sequencing at pagbibigay
    ng tamang ulo sa isang
    artikulo o balita.
    • Kailangang magpractice ng
    Upstyle at Downstyle
    headline counting.
    Feature Writing Students in this category do not • Contestants are with • Check and review the feature
    (Filipino) address the theme and are non- great command of writing format
    responsive. They write so much Filipino language.
    but they seem like canned • It is evident also that
    paragraph. many know how to
    write well.
    • Mas magaling ang
    pagkakasulat ng mga
    entry sa Filipino kaysa
    English.
    Feature Writing • Wrong format of feature • There are students with • Stick to basic terms so your
    (English) writing (There is a need to good command of the readers will not be
    go back and understand English language – they intimidated to read your
    what feature writing is) can write. stories.
    • Reading the stories/articles • “Blind” judging to avoid • Feature writing is NOT essay
    though… so many bias writing. It is suggested to
    highfalutin words • A good number of hold a press conference
    • Some participants can’t students show where children/contestant
    distinguish the difference potential. can really ask questions to a
    between editorial/column • There are some entries personality which will be
    writing and feature writing. that exhibited good featured.
    • Even though the topic is a command of the • The participants can be
    question, the writer should language. guided with the use of an
    be able to develop a feature info sheet containing various
    article based on that. information on the subject
    • At this stage, a lot of matter. This is to guide them
    participants misspelled a lot also so that their writing will
    of terms (even the main not be hurried.
    topic). • A recalibration of NTOT
    • So many words, so little instructions is in order. Train
    sense. students not to win but to
    • Does not address theme write well.
    • Mr Francia: “I think it is the
    tone of the advisers that
    come out in the articles.”
    News Writing (English) • Some of the stories/news • Most of the contestants • Develop a main statement.
    articles are editorialized have a good command All sentences must lead to
    because of lack of of English language, support that statement.
    attribution. and some have shown Keep your focus.
    • Very few came out with a very good style of • Explain concepts clearly.
    fresh ideas writing. • Some criteria for judging
    • Some are creative and need to be looked into.
    articles are well written. Increase the
    percentage/points for ethics.
    • Read between the lines in
    order to construct better
    articles that go beyond copy-
    pasting facts.
    News Writing (Filipino) • Some entries did not have • Good use of language • Teach students to read
    headlines. • Students can express between the lines.
    • Some headlines are vague. themselves very well in • News is not just copy-pasting
    • Some writers do not know Filipino. facts from a press release
    which information to • Most of the writers in but constructing and
    prioritize. Filipino category are presenting them in an
    exemplary. orderly way.
    Photojournalism (English • Setting • Captioning • Improve caption writing
    & Filipino) • Scripted subjects • Good angles for some • Give them different areas
    • Limited space/area photos and more time to shoot
    • Weak captions, sometimes • Creative angles stood • Require students to follow
    unrelated out format & file naming system
    • Photos were repetitive & • The subject/topic was clearly
    some obviously scripted clear & easy to
    • File formats were not that interpret in photos
    organized
    Science and Technology • Contest piece seemed to be • Challenging and pushed • Simpler concepts
    Writing (English & overwhelming to elementary the best from a number • Improve teaching of need to
    Filipino) pupils • Grace under pressure write and use fact sheets for
    • Lack of logical flow over • Quick understanding of science writing
    something incorrect the issue or topic • More training on how to spot
    grammar in most written • Good flow and important details in fact
    pieces creativity in using sheet for science writing
    • The problem in the material details • Creation of a teaching
    (Fact Sheet) provided: too module for science writing
    many information/facts, coaches/trainers &
    data are not necessary nor facilitation of workshop by
    relevant anymore especially DepEd
    in S & T.
    • Participants had difficulty
    synthesizing & determining
    the relevant information and
    facts.
    Sports Writing (English & • Redundancy • Great use of words • Focus more on improving
    Filipino) • Excessive use of hyperbole • Better technicalities in delivery
    • Spelling and sentence delivering news • Make news simple but
    construction • Creative style of writing complete in facts and
    statistics
    • Correct use of terminologies
    • Better understanding of
    sports
    • Widen knowledge about the
    sporting world
    • Improve grammar
    Editorial Cartooning • Double check the use of • Showing good potential • Make your art concept simple
    (English & Filipino) words/labels/spelling in drawing with strong message
    • Neatness • Creative • Direct to the point
    • Clarity of the message • Impressive use of basic • Use appropriate symbols
    materials • Keep pursuing your Art
    dreams!
    Collaborative Desktop • Headlines are not • Relevant editorial • Emphasize the relevance of
    Publishing (English) specific/concrete and some • Consistent color palette articles to the publication
    are considered inaccurate. • Aesthetically pleasing and to the readers.
    • Relevance of news articles and balanced • Do not italicize entire
    is not explained. • Good use of articles.
    • Sentence structure and subheadings in banner • Check facts.
    grammar story • Make headlines specific.
    • Good variety in sports Headlines are literal so avoid
    section hyperboles.
    • Avoid too much use of
    background color for text.
    • Make overall aesthetics
    coherent.
    • Stick consistently to a
    color palette.
    • Do not use image as
    background to text.
    • Do not repeat images.
    • Improve sentence structure
    and grammar.
    Collaborative Desktop • Run-on sentences • Some headlines are • Improve variety if images.
    Publishing (Filipino) • Messy cut-outs of images specific and concrete. • For some, make headlines
    • Banner story lead does not • Some leads get to the specific.
    connect to the headline. point and have angle. • For some, choose a specific
    • Stories are not attention • Variety of topics while angle for stories and stick
    grabbing. maintaining overall with a coherent aesthetic
    • Wrong facts coherence style throughout the
    • Good use of cartoons publication.
    and info graphics • Avoid excessive use of
    • Variety of topics and quotes; avoid using
    diversity of news succeeding paragraphs that
    stories are just quotes.
    • Proofread articles for typo.
    • Avoid using too many
    typefaces.
    • Don’t italicize unnecessarily.
    Radio Script Writing • Sentence construction • Organized script flow • Understand more the
    (English) • Failure to use simple • Use factual errors difference among radio, tv
    sentences • Use academically & and print news
    • Spelling socially acceptable • Study STV agreement
    • Long news articles languages • Know the uses of conjunction
    • Capitalizing first letter of • Most scripts follow and punctuations
    common nouns directions • Identify angle that appears
    • Hanging information • Mostly details are to your audience. The
    • Needs to properly arrange straight to the point newest is the lead.
    scripts
    Radio Broadcasting • Delivery was too relaxed • Confidence was evident • It’s okay to talk fast but
    (English) • Mumbling • Delivery of most make sure the words are still
    • Some words were eaten students are flawless clear
    • Not knowing when to • Impressed with how • Bed. SFX and speaker’s voice
    start/stop elementary students should not compete against
    • Bed was louder than delivered news each other
    anchor/presenter’s voice • Most voice are strong, • Practice fading of bed
    • Choose stinger well good delivery instead of abruptly ending it
    • Too much slang • Proper pacing is decent • Do not rush. Start in the
    head and organize thoughts
    • Learn the word before going
    on air “BICAMERAL”
    • Watch and learn from well-
    known English news cast
    Radio Script Writing • Poor comprehension of the • Script formatting • Students need to read about
    (Filipino) articles given • Creative delivery and current events
    • Accuracy of the scripts modulation of voices • Students need to listen more
    • Sentence construction to AM news
    • Journalist ethics • Offer seminars for school
    advisers/students on
    journalistic ethics
    • Encourage contestants to
    practice writing and listening
    news
    Radio Broadcasting • More on technicality • Good voice quality • More exposure to
    (Filipino) • Microphone set-up • Some are good in broadcasting
    • Too loud/ uncontrolled technical application • Students need to listen to
    technicalities actual radio broadcasts
    • Seminars for advisers and
    students
    • Some were overly projecting
    the voice. They should be
    encouraged to find and
    strengthen their own voices.

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