Chandler Award for Student Religion Writer of the Year
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Posted By: Stacie Coulter on April 07, 2011 By: Debra Mason Enter by May 2, 2011, for a chance to win $600 cash plus trip to Durham, N.C. Students who have published three stories on faith, ethics or spirituality are invited to enter the 2011 Chandler Award for Student Writer of the Year in Religion for a chance to collect $600 in cash. Winners also receive free travel to Durham, N.C., to claim their prize at the Religion Newswriters Association’s annual awards banquet and conference this September. Entering is free! Stories from professional internships or student media in print or online formats are accepted. A sampling of eligible topics include: •Japan earthquake/tsunami & faith-based outreach •Religion & LGBT youth •Pop culture & religion (movies, music, books, television) •Diverse faiths on campus •Science, health & religion (abortion, stem cell research, health care) •Muslims in America •Clergy abuse crisis in the Catholic church The award, administered by the Religion Newswriters Association, honors excellence in student writing with an emphasis on reporting skill and a grasp of religion issues that is fair, balanced and in accordance with journalistic standards. The entry deadline is May 2, 2011, and winners will be notified in July. To view the contest rules and enter online, visit our website, www.RNA.org/?page=contests_students, or become a fan on Facebook.com/ChandlerAward. Student religion reporters and editors can also benefit from these free resources from RELIGION | NEWSWRITERS, available at www.RNA.org: •Religion | LINK story ideas and sources •Stylebook of religious terms •Primer on covering religion •Online resource library •RNA student membership information The student contest is made possible through the generosity of the Chandler Legacy Fund in honor of Russell Chandler, former religion writer for the Los Angeles Times, and his wife, ML. RELIGION | NEWSWRITERS is the world’s only association for journalists who write about religion in the general circulation news media. We strive to promote excellence in media coverage and public discourse about religion by offering tools and training on covering religion, including: RELIGION | LINK story ideas and sources; a religion stylebook, primer and frequently asked questions about the religion beat; an annual training conference; contests honoring excellence in religion coverage; membership and networking. For more information or how to join RNA, see www.RNA.org. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Stacie Coulter
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