{"id":1088,"date":"2017-05-24T11:54:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T11:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona17.journalists.org\/?p=1088"},"modified":"2017-05-24T11:56:37","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T11:56:37","slug":"compose-strong-entry-online-journalism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona17.journalists.org\/2017\/05\/24\/compose-strong-entry-online-journalism-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to compose a strong entry for the Online Journalism Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.journalists.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Journalism Awards<\/a> (OJAs) have always strived to recognize the best in digital journalism, with a special eye toward forward-looking projects and tools. This year, we\u2019ve added two new categories to reflect changes in the media landscape drastically impacting how stories are told. To give you a deeper understanding of how entries are evaluated, we\u2019ve compiled some key takeaways.<\/p>\n<p>Our two new categories showcase two of the biggest trends in journalism. Here are some thoughts about them.<\/p>\n<p>Excellence in Audio Storytelling encompasses the increasing popularity of storytelling via podcasts and other audio. When submitting in this category, consider which episodes\/pieces are the best representation of your project. Please keep in mind that our judges dedicate a lot of time to evaluate multiple entries, so submitting multiple hours of audio may not be the best idea.<\/p>\n<p>Excellence in Immersive Storytelling is where we hope to see the best augmented reality, virtual reality and 360-degree storytelling. News organizations are increasingly finding new and interesting ways to put the reader inside a story. Consider submitting the project itself, but as some judges and screeners may not have a full suite of immersive equipment, you may want to show us the best representation that the most people can access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When reviewing entries, judges will ask these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWhat impact did this story have?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDoes this entry really leverage the possibilities of digital media?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWould this piece be any different if it appeared solely in print?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In all categories, note that awards are also judged in accordance with their presentation &#8212; that includes mobile and social. If your project included a strong social or mobile component, consider submitting links demonstrating that.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for clarity on a specific question, be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.journalists.org\/rules-and-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rules &amp; Eligibility<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.journalists.org\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ<\/a>, especially helpful if you\u2019re wondering what size category your organization should enter in.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing your entries! Don\u2019t forget that the deadline is June 8 and there will be no extension.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23oja17&amp;src=typd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conversation about the OJAs with #OJA17<\/a>.<br \/>\nStart your <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.secure-awards.com\/a\/organizations\/main\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Journalism Awards submission<\/a>.<br \/>\nView the <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.journalists.org\/winners\/2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">complete list of 2016 winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) have always strived to recognize the best in digital journalism, with a special eye toward forward-looking projects and tools. This year, we\u2019ve added two new categories to reflect changes in the media landscape drastically impacting how stories are told. 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