Apply Now for the
June 21-24, 2015 High School Journalism Workshop
Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and
Mass Communications
Tuition and living expenses will be covered by contributions from The
Herald-Dispatch and Marshall School of Journalism and Mass Communications. We
seek students with at least B grades, but you should explain your circumstances
if your grades are lower than that. We also seek applications from students who
will be in positions to improve their high school publications and support
incoming, first-year journalists who want to jump-start their first semester at
Marshall.
Deadline
Postmark by May 29,
2015
Instructions for
Application
For additional copies
visit http://www.unitedhighschoolmedia.blogspot.com/
Please follow the
steps below. Print your documents on standard business paper. You may not FAX
your application, but feel free to SCAN and send your materials as a Microsoft
Word attachment. There is no separate form to complete. Send questions to
Professor Burnis Morris -- morrisb@marshall.edu:
1. Write a letter of application
indicating your interest in the workshop. There is no required length, but you
should write enough to showcase your communication skills. Each of the sections
below may constitute a paragraph.
A. The application should begin with a salutation (Dear Professor Morris or Dear Selection Committee Members, etc.). The first paragraph should be a sentence stating that you are applying for one of the positions available in the high school journalism workshop. Include the name of your high school, your age and current year in school (such as sophomore, junior or senior).
B. Paragraph 2: The next section of the essay should describe the level of your interest in the journalism workshop and how you would use the workshop experience to improve your high school publication. Indicate whether you are interested in journalism as a writer, photographer, editor or page designer.
C. Paragraph 3: State your qualifications. Cite grades, awards and any experience you have working on a high school newspaper, yearbook staff or other work experience. If your experience is limited, explain how your strengths and abilities will lead you to success in the workshop.
D. Paragraph 4: Discuss your maturity and personal responsibility. Can you handle living in a college dormitory for four days?
A. The application should begin with a salutation (Dear Professor Morris or Dear Selection Committee Members, etc.). The first paragraph should be a sentence stating that you are applying for one of the positions available in the high school journalism workshop. Include the name of your high school, your age and current year in school (such as sophomore, junior or senior).
B. Paragraph 2: The next section of the essay should describe the level of your interest in the journalism workshop and how you would use the workshop experience to improve your high school publication. Indicate whether you are interested in journalism as a writer, photographer, editor or page designer.
C. Paragraph 3: State your qualifications. Cite grades, awards and any experience you have working on a high school newspaper, yearbook staff or other work experience. If your experience is limited, explain how your strengths and abilities will lead you to success in the workshop.
D. Paragraph 4: Discuss your maturity and personal responsibility. Can you handle living in a college dormitory for four days?
2. Provide one or more articles or
photographs you have published anywhere. Include the publication’s name and
publication date. You also may provide links to online material. If you have no
published article or photograph to submit, include an essay you wrote for class
as an example of your writing skills. If you publish a blog, include
photocopies from your best posts and your blog address. (In this section of the
application, you should state that you are enclosing such items.)
3. Indicate the best time to contact
you to discuss your application. Include your e-mail address, home phone number
and cell phone number.
4. Write a statement indicating you
have the approval of your parent or guardian to attend the workshop. Saying “My
parent approves this application” would work.
5.
Sign your application and date it. Ask your parent or guardian to sign
and date your application -- next to your signature.
6. Please attach the following items.
A. Letter of support from a high school teacher (journalism, English, or other person who know you well).
A. Letter of support from a high school teacher (journalism, English, or other person who know you well).
B.
High school transcript.
Mail your documents to the following address
with a postmark of no later than May 29, 2015:
Selection Committee for Journalism Workshop
with a postmark of no later than May 29, 2015:
Selection Committee for Journalism Workshop
c/o Professor Burnis Morris
W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Marshall University
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV
25755
W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications
W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Diversity
Statement
This statement affirms the W. Page
Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ commitment to an environment
of teaching and learning, which recognizes and welcomes diversity of race,
color, culture, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin,
marital status and economic, political and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with
Marshall University’s dedication to this principle, the School of Journalism
and Mass Communications is committed to developing the potential of all
students by creating and maintaining an environment that promotes and fosters
understanding in a multicultural, global community. The dean and faculty
believe that a diverse faculty, staff and student population value differences
and similarities among people and supports the mission of the organization.
Sponsored by The Herald-Dispatch
and W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
