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The iGlobe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is The iGlobe?

The iGlobe is an online newspaper geared for students, by students. It is fully run by students, with all content and contributions being the original work of students. The iGlobe is published on a monthly basis. Article submission deadlines are usually in the third week of the month.

To our fans, you're all our dearest 'iGlobers'!

How can I get involved and be a Staff Writer?

We meet every Tuesday at 1 PM CST and Thursday 8:30AM CST. If you're interested in being a Staff Writer, be sure to drop by a meeting! To officially be considered a Staff Writer, we expect attendance to at least one meeting per month, and submission of one article per month. Writers will sign up for article categories in meetings.

What can I write about?

Here is a complete list of the broad spectrum of article categories available to you as a Staff Writer for The iGlobe. Explore and let the inspiration inside you ignite! :

News:

Local, national, international news; politics; history, philosophy, psychology, economy, etc.
Any noteworthy happenings

Opinions:

Discussion and debate topics
Any controversies you want to objectively present to discuss with peers
To write for this section: simply present both/all the sides of an issue of your choice,

objectively; once you have covered all the facts, you may express your own opinion on the

topic, if you would like - then, ask your audience to discuss in the comment section.

The article topic may also be recorded, and included as an iGlobe Podcast.
Innovation and collaboration are welcomed! For instance...The Great Debates series is an idea brought by Kendall H., and collaborated on with Alex L.

Creative Works:

Your own creative writing
Poems, lyrics, short stories, drawings, singing, playing instruments, etc.
Possible formats: text, photo, video, gifs, oration, etc.

iGlobe Spotlight:

News about things in school; clubs
Interviews with students, teachers, or others
Any of your own work/art/music/comedy/performances/hobbies/etc. that you want to show off!

*Be sure to talk about this talent, as well - share your inspiration, process, methods, etc.

IA Radio, created by Kimia P. for updating on school news and live interviews, is open for use by other staff writers, as well!

Global Snapshot:

Photography / filmography
Perfect place for photojournalists!

*Be sure to talk about this work, as well - share your inspiration, process, methods, etc.

Sports

Sports news and scores
Informative pieces about sports/athletes
Personal sports stories
Text and video reports welcomed!

Reviews:

Reviews or previews of books; movies; music; video games

Science:

ExpoNews, stories, experiences, study tips, resources, etc. related to STEM
(science/technology/engineering/mathematics) field.
Format: any presentation format, such as text, presentational video, Smore, PowToon
What is SciBuzzer?

*This is for the announcement of the newest and most interesting STEM pieces.

The Fun Stop:

Comics, riddles, jokes, drawings, word games, interactive puzzles, etc.
Great for Comic Artists! Can be sketches, anime/manga, and any other art/animation software
Cooking, arts, crafts

*Be sure to talk about this talent, as well - share your inspiration, process, methods, etc

Non-article contributions include:

Poll of the month: any special event/time-related question, along with answers for our readers

* Results are published half-way through the month (question and results on Home page)

Quote of the month: any school-appropriate quote for the Home page

How do I submit my images?

Please submit your images as JPEG, PNG, or GIF.

How do I submit my article?

Send the articles to our editor via the official iGlobe submission email, iglobenewspapersubmission@gmail.com

Do I need citations for my articles? And what format?

YES! Citing your work is extremely important! You can follow MLA formatting for your citations.

Here is Purdue's OWL citation reference. And, if you have too many sources, and citing each from scratch is overwhelming, you are allowed to use online tools, such as CitationMachine, EasyBib, and BibMe.

Can I cite Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is a great source for getting overviews and extra sources on specific topics. Do not cite Wikipedia itself - instead, examine their own notes and references for accuracy and credibility; then, cite those sources you find and use there. Click here for elaboration by the Harvard College Writing Program.

What is "Let's Talk!" on the Home page?

If you have any questions, feedback, or need advice - on a variety of topics, including The iGlobe itself, school, and life - you may click the "Here" below "Let's Talk!" Have fun!!

What is "iGlobe Incoming" on the Home page?

Anything submitted to "Let's Talk!" or simply any feedback will be answered under "iGlobe Incoming" on the Home page, by The iGlobe Staff.

What is the "About Us" page?

Writers who would like to seriously commit to contributing to The iGlobe are welcome to submit a short (paragraph) bio, sharing basic information about themselves (age, grade, interests, etc.).

They are also welcome to submit a photo of themselves to be included in the Staff Writer gallery.

What is the "Archive" page?

You may utilize this page to find past articles from iGlobe's first website (Feb. 2009 - June 2014) and the previous website (Sep. 2014 - 2015). These articles are categorized by Volume numbers and Issue numbers.

What should I do if I am having trouble viewing The iGlobe?

First, be sure you have the most updated version of your browser--Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox certainly work. Safari often cuts off margins of the site, so we do not recommend using it for viewing The iGlobe.