Article format
Article structure
Writing
Editor jobs
SNO
100

How many quotes do you need in every article?

2

100

How should quotes be included?

Blended into the writing. 

100

What is plagarism? Does AI count as a form of plagarism?

Plagarism is the use of any part of another's writing and passing it off as your own, and AI is a definite form of plagarism and academic dishonesty.

100

Who is in charge of sports?

Journey and Sophia

100

Who is in charge of badges?

Derek

200

What is the minimum word count requirement for each article?

400 words


200

What is a headline?

A short, attention-getting statement about the event. Stay clear and concise!

200

What is paraphrase?

To put a speaker's words into the reporter's own words without changing the meaning or inserting opinion. Used to clarify lengthy, fuzzy or complicated thoughts. They do not have to be used in quotation marks.

200

Who is in charge of social media?

Claire and Grecia

200

How many SNO badges are there? 

6

300

Is a liability waiver needed for each quote?

YES!

300

What is a conclusion?

An effective summary your article’s contents; it often ends with a call to action

300

What is an opinions article?

Writing that expresses the writer's opinion and view point.

300

Who is in charge of the podcast?

Eric, Maddie, Sophie

300

How is the Excellence in Writing Badge awarded?

When the staff has at least one story published on the Best of SNO site.

400

How should an article be formatted (long informative paragraphs, short attention-catching paragrphs, no paragraphs?)

Short paragraphs

400

What is the body?

The bulk of the information in the article. Include most important details first! Then, quotes and context. 

400

What is an A&E article?

Arts & Entertainment article. These articles focus on topics related to culture, creativity, and leisure rather than hard news.

400

Who is in charge of communications?

Ammera and Simran

400

How long do you have to obtain the Quick Coverage portion of the Continuous Coverage badge?

No more than two days after the event occurred.

500

How many extensions do you get a semester AND how early in advance do you need to ask?

1, 48 hrs

500

What is the Lede

Who, what, when, where, why. The audience must be able to find the answers to these questions when reading your article. It should also grab the readers’ attention; it can be a summary, question, quote, or a description.

500

How would you cite a TV series? (Ex: The Summer I Turned Pretty)

With quotations
500

Who is our cartoonist?

No one :( But if you are interested, talk to one of the Editor in Chiefs!

500

List all 6 SNO badges

1. Continuous Coverage Badge

2.  Site Excellence Badge 

3. Story Page Excellence Badge 

4. Excellence in Writing Badge

5. Multimedia Badge

6. Audience Engagement Badge

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