Our new contest is addressed to young journalists (reporters) or who wants to be. We invite both those who are already aware of his vocation, and those who just want to try their hand at this interesting case. And the case is really interesting! We live in a post-industrial, information society. The information in our world is the most important and valuable resource. Journalist - is a person who not only consume, but also creates new flows of information. And to be a creator always honorable. Creators are changing our world!
If you are engaged in a children's press center, work in the school newspaper editorial - welcome to the contest!
Not engaged in anything out of that, but you believe that you can be interesting to tell about some event, journey, book or movie - you to us!
If you want to expand your portfolio - participate in the contest will not be superfluous. Materials passed selection (not only the winners) will be published on the website "Kid's Club", which is a registered media.
The contest is organized by Sverdlovsk regional children's public organization "Lotsman" (“Maritime pilot”) and online magazine "Kid's Club".
The age of participants up to 20 years. Age groups: 1) up to 12 years, 2) from 13 to 16 years, 3) 17 years and older. To enter the contest you need to fill out an application (see detailed information in the end of this article).
The competition is held in three nominations:
- "Text" — work performed in one of the traditional journalistic genres: article, report, interview, review, correspondence, essay etc.. It is recommended to choose a genre according to age of the participant. Older participants should take up the bigger work. ;) The size of work should correspond to the chosen genre, but must be at least 1500 characters (with spaces). The author's illustrations may be attached in separate files (photo, diagrams, drawings).
- "Photo" — a photo or series of photos of any genre, predominantly reportage or portrait. It is obligatory to indicate in the application the date and location of shooting, as well as to explain what persons/events you shot. The work in "Photo" nomination can simultaneously be the illustration for work in the category "Text".
- Video — a video lasting not more than 20 minutes in the genre of reportage or a story about an interesting place or the journey, about the man (including interview) or on any other topic. It is also allowed the video blog with the speech of the author on any interesting subject, outlining his views or telling about some event.
A special invitation to novice bloggers. To participate in the competition are the typical "blogger" genres like video stream or text online report with pictures.
The timing of the contest: submissions will be accepted until the end of 2016. The results are announced every two months. The first stage on May-June, so hurry!
One of the features of the contest - children's reader's jury. Our site is called a "Kid's Club" and published content should be interesting and understandable to children and teenagers. This will assess the children's jury. Anyone under the age of 17 years can applicate to be a nenber of the jury. To do this, fill out the form at the end of the article and write about the desire to [email protected].
An important question for a journalist - the choice of topics. In this competition are no strict framework. Fits any topic that interesting to you and which you hope to interest our readers and children's jury. Consult with adults. Look for topics in the following areas:
- Topics related to the lives of children, adolescents and youth of your city, region, country.
- Education, career choices.
- Children's clubs, studios, teams, organizations.
- Interesting event, the witness of which you were, the interesting facts that you discovered for yourself.
- The stories about interesting people with whom you have met, on local attractions, travel and interesting places where you've been.
- Review of a book, a play, a movie.
Share knowledge, give advice, review the issue that you care about, tell us about your dream.
Topics related to computer games, politics (not related to children and youth issues) are not recommended.
To participate in the contest, please complete the application form below or download the application form in separate file, fill it in and send to the address [email protected].
The contest works should also be sent to this address or upload here using the file upload form. After selecting the file, a window will open where have to enter name and surname of the author and brief information about the work:
The regulations for download:
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The application form for download: zayavka-welcome.doc40 КБ
The application form for participation in the contest for filling online:
The application form for joining to children's jury: