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Contests & Activities: May 19, 2010 Issue [#3741]

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Contests & Activities


 This week: Importance of Presentation
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3. Letter from the Editor
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6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter

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Welcome to the Contests & Activities Newsletter. I'm spidey Author Icon, and I'm your Editor this week. I'd like to discuss Presentation.



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Letter from the editor


Presentation


When hosting a contest, it's critical to have a good presentation of your contest page. It's like this in many aspects of life, isn't it? Who would turn in a resume with glaring spelling or grammar mistakes and expect to be taken seriously? Would you go to a job interview with a mustard stain on your clothing?

Be honest, are you ever turned off to a contest because its rules weren't clear or it contained spelling errors? I know I have been.

We all make mistakes, sure. But errors like these can be indicators to your viewers. They can send signals of negligence, carelessness and inattention to detail. While these traits may not be held by the contest host, if you allow errors or mistakes within your presentation, viewers may believe them to be true.

A few ways to prevent these:
(These should be done BEFORE making the contest public!)

*Bullet* Read over your contest page again and again. And again. Often our eyes adjust to computer screens and we're more likely to skip over errors without actually seeing them. Slow down your reading and pick over every line with a fine-toothed comb. Make sure you're not missing anything.


*Bullet* Print it out. Sometimes we're more likely to catch mistakes reading something printed on paper rather than a computer screen. This is just one more way to make sure you're not missing anything.


*Bullet* Ask someone else. Find another member you trust and ask if they'd look over your contest. Use a passkey or copy & paste
the body of the contest. Often, we can use an outside opinion to clear up any questions, concerns or confusions. As a contest host, there may be some aspects you're taking for granted, so it's good to get an outside opinion.


A few ideas for AFTER you make the contest public:

*Bullet* Advertise and ask for reviews. Offer auto-rewards for your contest, and ask for honest feedback. Then adjust accordingly.


*Bullet* Don't be afraid to make changes!


As a contest host, you have several duties to those who may view your contest, and one is to provide clear instructions. Don't be afraid to ask for help and other opinions on your contest or activity!


Always keep on writing!



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