Newsletters 

5-A Team (Team members include those who contributed to the creation of the newsletter and can include program and support staff)  

5-B Individual

Purpose: To inform audience about one or more topic areas through a general or topic-specific newsletter.

Submit: Two different issues of the newsletter in pdf format, or the links to the specific online newsletters.

Judging Criteria:

1. Content: Does the newsletter contain useful, timely information aimed at the intended audience? Is the information developed logically with good progression of thought? Does all content reinforce the newsletter objective? (25)
2. Readability: Is the newsletter written clearly and directly in active style? Have the rules of good writing, grammar and spelling been followed? Do titles and headings identify topics and attract the reader? (35)
3. Appearance: Are font and graphics (including masthead) readable? Are white spaces and margins, including paragraphs, used effectively?? Are illustrations, font size and arrangement appropriate? Do illustrations support the text? (15)
4. General Information with Submission:

• • Abstract: (5)
  • Audience targeted: (5)
  • Goals for entry: (5)
  • Need(s) being addressed: (5)
  • Evaluation results: (5)

Note: If proper Extension branding is not followed, up to 25% will be deducted from the point total.