Choice of Articles (30 points)
Is the content relevant to JCLers? (10 points)
Is the content relevant to the classics? (5 points)
Is the content diverse in style, genre, subject, and authorship? (15 points)
Presentation of Articles (15 points)
Do captioned photos and other media, such as sidebars and pulled quotes accompany the content? (5 points)
Are there bylines? Is the text justified? Are there columns? Are articles continued across pages with clear jump lines? (10 points)
Effectiveness of Writing (10 points)
Is the content free of grammar and spelling mistakes? (10 points)
Effectiveness of Layout (25 points)
Is the layout aesthetically pleasing? (5 points)
Is the content organized? (5 points)
Is the layout creatively/originally designed? (5 points)
Is the layout effective in conveying articles? (10 points)
Stylistic Consistency (10 Points)
Does the content maintain a consistent appearance throughout and follow set rules for grammar and capitalization? (5 points)
Are pages numbered? Do common components such as the header, table of contents, board members, etc. appear in the same place in each issue? (5 points)
Frequency of Publication (10 points)
How many issues are submitted to the editor? (5 points)
How many total pages of content from all issues combined were submitted to the editor? (5 points)
Bonus Points (5 points)
Are the state updates submitted to the Winter, Spring, and Summer issue of the Torch:US by the deadline? (5 points)
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