National Association of County Agricultural Agents

COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS PROGRAM

Purpose

To recognize NACAA members who excel in communicating programs and ideas to their clientele.

Eligibility and Judging Criteria | Entry | Abstract | Awards

Deadline

Submit entries by March 15 to your Communications Committee State Chair.

Category

7. Newsletter, Individual - two issues of a newsletter written by a member that is informal and personal. It may contain several unrelated topics. Indicate audience to whom letter was sent and the number distributed.

SCORECARD CLASS 7
NEWSLETTER, INDIVIDUAL

Possible Points

1. Content

35

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?

2. Readability

50

Is the newsletter written clearly and directly in active style? Is style personal, informal and reader-oriented? Are grammar, punctuation, spelling and style correct and consistent? Are active voice, familiar words and brief paragraphs used? Do titles and headings identify topics and attract the reader?

3. Appearance

15

Is reproduction of type and graphics (including masthead) clear and clean? Are open spaces and margin, including paragraphs, used effectively for uncrowded layout? Are layout and page arrangement pleasing and effective? Are illustration, type size and arrangement appropriate? Do illustrations support the text?

Total Points

100

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