Asiarope Journalism Olympiad 2024
The ASIAROPE Olympiad is an international competition in Mathematics, Science, and English Journalism for Primary Levels (Grades 1 to 6), Secondary Levels (Secondary 1 to 4) and Senior Secondary Levels (Grade 11 & 12). It aims to promote excellence and proficiency in Mathematics, Science and Technology, and English Journalism through friendly global competitions and to promote tourism of and for Asia and Europe.
THE ORGANISATION BEHIND ASIAROPE
ASIAROPE is organized by the GLOBAL LEAGUE OF WINNERS, INC. or GLOW. It is a duly registered nonstock, nonprofit organization operating in Cebu City, Philippines, with a number of Ambassadors coordinating with its promotion and administration. It is also promoted worldwide by partner organizations in different countries.
OLYMPIAD INDIA is a Partner of GLOW to promote and conduct ASIAROPE Mathematics and Science Olympiads in INDIA along with other Indian Subcontinent Countries.
Category 1 – Primary 4, 5 and 6
Category 2 – Secondary 1 and 2
Category 3 – Secondary 3 and 4
Category 4 – Senior Secondary
Fields
A. Editorial Writing
B. News Writing
C. Feature Writing
D. Sports Writing
E. Science and Technology Writing
What are the criteria for judging articles in ASIAROPE Olympiad –
English Journalism?
A. Editorial Writing
a. Technical Aspect – 35%
– Uses lead paragraph that contains news peg and the general stand of
the writer
– Presents arguments that are based on facts
– Cites sources of facts to add credibility to the arguments raised
– Uses a strong and though-provoking title
– Shows logical reasoning
– Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
– Utilizes transitions properly
b. Content – 50%
– Presents the general stand of the writer in the lead
– Utilizes factual information from interviews, documents review, data
analyses and other reliable sources
– Displays evidence of the writer’s knowledge and understanding of
issues and problems
– Reflects clarity of the message and can influence public opinion
– Arguments presented in the body logically support the writer’s stand
c. Ethics – 15%
– Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism: accuracy,
fairness, originality and relevance
– Cites sources
– Observes copyright laws; avoids plagiarism
B. News Writing
a. Technical Aspect – 35%
– Uses lead that is clear and focused on the most important detail
– Arranges details of the event in decreasing importance
– Organizes information properly
– Avoids the use of words with controversial elements or double-meaning
– Avoids personal slants
– Has clear and unbiased headline
– Uses short and simple words
– Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence
– Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
– Uses transitions properly
b. Content – 50%
– Uses appropriate lead type to get the readers’ attention
– Presents to the readers the most important detail of the event
– Follows logical presentation of the event and emphasizes the most
important or relevant facts
– Follows the correct news writing format/style
– Uses appropriate transitions
c. Ethics – 15%
– Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism: accuracy,
fairness, balance and relevance
– Cites sources properly
– Observes copyright laws; avoids plagiarism
C. Feature Writing
a. Technical Aspect – 35%
– Uses a catchy title for the article
– Organizes information and progression of ideas properly
– Exhibits creative presentation of facts in the story
– Sustains interest of the readers
– Utilizes the appropriate feature type to emphasize the impact of the
topic
– Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
b. Content – 50%
– Cites facts like historical references, statistics, relevant names and
facts to bolster credibility of narratives
– Presents new angle or information about the topic that are timely and
interesting to read
– Stirs the imagination of the reader
– Balances presentation of thoughts and ideas from the obtained data
with those of the writers’ perceptions
– Uses appropriate transitionsc. Ethics – 15%
– Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism: accuracy,
fairness, balance and relevance
– Cites sources properly
– Observes copyright laws; avoids plagiarism
D. Sports Writing
a. Technical Aspect – 35%
– Uses appropriate form and style
– Uses appropriate sports terms and lingo to highlight the significance of
the game
– Provides correct description, colorful allusions and figures of speech to
describe the players, event or game
– Combines the proper amount of statistics to create a clear visual
narrative of the action
– Has an attractive headline which shows what really transpired in the
event
– Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
– Conforms with the principles of unity and coherence
b. Content – 50%
– Presents clear picture of the events in the game
– Utilizes an appropriate sports news reporting style
– Uses interviews, statistics, references and research
c. Ethics – 15%
– Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism: accuracy,
fairness, balance and relevance
– Cites sources properly
– Observes copyright laws; avoids plagiarism
E. Science and Technology Writing
a. Technical Aspect – 35%
– Uses a catchy and appropriate headline that is clear and balance
– Contains lead that are clearly written and focused on important details
– Manifests unity and coherence to the theme or given topic
– Exhibits logical presentation of arguments
– Sustains interest of the readers
– Utilizes the appropriate form and style
– Uses appropriate terms and lingo to discuss events
– Observes the rules of grammar and syntax
b. Content – 50%
– Uses facts from interviews, documents review, data analyses and other
reliable sources
– Cites facts like historical references, statistics, relevant names and
facts to bolster credibility of narratives
– Presents relevant and timely issues on science and technology
– Uses technical jargons to a minimum
– Presents technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas in a
manner that can be understood by a wide variety of readers
– Uses appropriate transitions
c. Ethics – 15%
– Observes ethical and professional standards for journalism: accuracy,
fairness, balance and relevance
– Cites sources properly
– Observes copyright laws; avoids plagiarism
A. National Round – ASIAROPE Olympiad Awards Committee shall recognize
the participants in this manner:
a. Higher 60% of the total number of participants shall qualify to the
International Round and shall be entitled to one of these awards based on
their scores:
91 – 100 marks – Diamond Medal & Certificate
81 – 90 marks – Gold Medal & Certificate
71 – 80 marks – Silver Medal & Certificate
Below 70 marks and Remaining
Participants in the 60% cut – Bronze Medal & Certificate
Top Scorers per Level – Trophy
b. Lower 40% of the participants – Honorable Mention Certificate
B. Global Round – ASIAROPE Olympiad Awards Committee shall recognize
and award the participants based on the following criteria:
91 – 100 marks – Diamond Medal & Certificate
81 – 90 marks – Gold Medal & Certificate
71 – 80 marks – Silver Medal & Certificate
Below 70 marks and Remaining
Participants in the 60% cut – Bronze Medal & Certificate
The Lower 40% of the participants – Honorable Mention Certificate