First and Last Name:
Grade/Team:
Email Address (if you have one):
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name:
Phone Number:
Why do you want to be an E-Journalist/on E-Journalism Club?
Do you have any ideas for what E-Journalism should report?
Your Technical Skills
Are you comfortable working with computers? Yes No
If yes, would you consider yourself to be a/an: Rookie Intermediate user Expert
Please list the computer programs that you are most familiar with:
Are you willing to take photographs? (Highlight the best answer for you.)
Yes, taking photographs is one of the main reasons I’m joining E-Journalism.
Yes, I am willing to take photographs, but I really want to write.
No, I am not interested in taking photographs.
Have you ever used a digital camera? Yes No
Do you have access to a digital camera that you can use for E-Journalism? Yes No
(Having a digital camera is NOT a requirement.)
Sample E-Journalism Club Assignment
(as evidence for your consideration in the club)
Objectives/Goals of Assignment:
- To prove your sincere interest in participating in E-Journalism Club
- To demonstrate your ability to find an interesting topic
- To write a timely and coherent article about your topic
Assignment Directions:
Take a picture of something in your neighborhood or town that sparks your curiosity or interest. The picture could be taken at an event, or it could be a picture of something that you want to address with the student body.
Write an article sharing the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How information for your topic and photo. In a multiple paragraph article, explain the significance of your chosen picture and topic as it relates to the CMMS student body.