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DepEd Gears Up for Collaboration with Free Microsoft 365 for Teachers and Students!

Great news for DepEd teachers and students! The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Microsoft to provide everyone with access to Microsoft 365 , a powerful suite of tools designed to enhance collaboration, learning, and productivity. Access the DepEd activation page here:  https://aka.ms/DepEdM365ActivationKit This is fantastic news for anyone involved in the Philippine education system. Let's explore what Microsoft 365 offers and how you can activate your free account in just three easy steps! Unlocking a World of Collaboration and Productivity With Microsoft 365, you'll gain access to a variety of applications and features that will revolutionize the way you work and learn. Here's just a glimpse of what you can expect: Essential productivity tools: Download and install familiar applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel directly onto your devices. These go-to programs will empower you to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with e...
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Scoring Criteria for News Writing at NSPC 2024

The News Writing contest at the 2024 NSPC evaluates the skills and abilities of campus journalists in reporting news accurately and ethically. Let’s break down the scoring criteria:

1. Form and Style (40%)

  • Arrangement of Details: Contestants should organize event details in decreasing order of importance.
  • Clear Lead: The lead (opening sentence) should focus on the most critical detail.
  • Avoid Controversial Words: Contestants must steer clear of words with controversial elements or double meanings.
  • Unbiased Headline: Headlines should be clear and unbiased.
  • Language Use: Use short, simple words and adhere to grammar and syntax rules.
  • Unity and Coherence: Ensure that the article maintains unity and coherence.
  • Transitions: Properly use transitions to connect ideas.
  • Gender Fair Language: Use language that is inclusive and avoids gender bias.

2. Content (50%)

  • Effective Lead: Use an appropriate lead type to grab readers’ attention.
  • Highlight Key Details: Present the most important facts related to the event.
  • Logical Presentation: Follow a logical sequence in presenting the event details.
  • News Writing Format/Style: Adhere to correct news writing conventions.

3. Ethics (10%)

  • Original Works: Contestants should showcase their original work.
  • Citation and Attribution: Properly cite information and attribute facts to their sources.
  • Journalistic Standards: Maintain fairness, relevance, accuracy, and balance.
  • Avoid Plagiarism and Libel: Ensure content is free from potentially libelous or obscene material, plagiarism, and copyright violations.

Overall Total (100%)

  • The total score combines the points from the three categories.

Remember, the NSPC encourages responsible journalism and ethical reporting. Good luck to all participants!

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