Refer to this checklist as you go along the process of approving an article. Before you approve the assignment, make sure the writer meets each of the following requirements:
- The article’s title meets the following guidelines:
- First letter of each word in title is capitalized
- Title is indicative of the specific topic you are writing about
- Title is not general (i.e. if you are writing about a rape case, make sure you include the victim’s name or something unique about the case so it cannot be mistaken for any other rape incident)
- First letter of each word in the heading is capitalized
- Headings are “Heading 2” format, not bold
- Hyperlinks are spread apart and not all in one paragraph
- Hyperlinks are on three or more words, but not complete sentences
- Argues for one side of the argument rather than discussing both
- No spelling errors
- A space after each period
- Includes potential solutions
- Conclusion paragraph is included
- Discusses only the recent event and its impact
- Doesn’t drift onto other topics or general ideas
You need to do the following on this page:
- Make sure the image is relevant to the topic
- Add tags (these are like hashtags you use on social media). Try to add at least two. For example, an article about the Supreme Court Marriage Equality Case should have tags like, supreme court, lgbtq, marriage, marriage equality, same-sex, gay marriage, laws, equality. Be sure to add commas after each tag.
- Add comments in the “Comment Box” for the writer to read as they update their article.
- Select the “Status” of “Ready to Publish” only if the above requirements are met. If they are not, you should select “Writer Needs to Edit Again,” and include which requirements they did not meet in the comment box. If you do not approve the article, be sure to click no for the question “I have made the necessary changes.” Never choose the “Published,” option.
- Do not click, “Date to Publish.” Leave this field blank.