The name of the Web site, The Standard Report, was carefully chosen to reflect the goal of this stud

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• The name of the Web site, The Standard Report,
  was carefully chosen to reflect the goal of this
  student publication to raise the standards of
  journalism as currently observed in the media,
  both in skill and ethical conduct, by training
  students to integrate their faith with their
  craft.

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The Standard Report

• Mission
• Make a positive difference through the stories
  we cover
• Encourage public debate on current national and
  international issues
• Provide fair and balanced news reports and
  analysis on todays top stories

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The Standard Report

• Role
• Serve as a practical experience for journalism
  students (portfolio teamwork)
• Reach a broad audience beyond the Regent
  community
• Bring readers closer to the truth
• Serve as a voice for the voiceless
• Tell real stories
• Discuss issues untouched by mainstream media
  organizations

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The Standard Report

• Web site Overview
• Review sections
• The Standard Report

Andrea Hicks Managing Editor
Terri Simmons WebCast Producer
Hannah Goodwyn Assistant Editor
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The Standard Report

• Section Editors
• Role/Responsibilities
• Oversee editorial operations of specific
  sections
• Develop weekly story ideas
• Assign stories and copy edit first draft
• Attend weekly editorial meetings
• Post stories in section after final approval by
  Managing Editor
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters

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The Standard Report

• Section Editors (continued)
• Important Information
• Apply for section editor position by completing
  an application and submitting a resume with 2-3
  writing samples by Aug. 31
• Interviews will be held Sept. 1-3
• First editorial meeting TBA

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The Standard Report

• Goals
• Overall development of the site
• Appearance and technical improvements
  (collapsing sections, Flash Photo Gallery and
  adding archives and search capabilities)
• Increase traffic
• Submit site to Google
• Advertise site (marketing items and Plasma TV)
• Creating The Weekly Report (links to stories)
• Coach editors and writers
• New TSR operations manual
• Special coaching sessions for editors
• Go over problematic areas at meetings
• Retreat