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EDITING, LEADERSHIP, & TEAM BUILDING
I realized my sophomore year that if I wanted to improve as a writer, I would have to learn how to edit, so, I spent the entirety of my summer learning AP style to prepare myself for junior year. The more stories I edited, the more quickly I realized mistakes, which also helped me avoid them in my own writing. Editing is an important fundamental skill needed in journalism, as it ensures that we publish quality work, meeting the high standards we have in place as a publication.
This year in particular has challenged my leadership skills, as some staffers have struggled with communication and work, leaving others to scramble and fix things at the last minute. In order to do well as a publication, your staff must have good communication, strong leadership, and a drive to succeed. As I've learned, if you're missing any of those key aspects your publication will ultimately suffer. With the issues we've experience this year, I have given it my all to resolve them as quickly as they appear, since it's my job as the editor-in-chief to lead my staffers through a productive year we can feel proud of.
While producing our work is important, so is taking the time to strengthen the connection between staff members. Whether it be our weekly award ceremony, fieldtrips, or in-class activities, our publication strives to make sure every staffer feels welcomed and important. These activities and events strengthen our bonds with one another, helping to build friendships that last outside the classroom.
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