Copy Editor For

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! Headline is catchy and connects to the copy.

! Sub-headline is in present tense and includes a one sentence summary of copy.
! Copy includes a by-line. (Title case with grade)
! Names in copy are in bold.
! Year in school is included for each person.
! Year, first name, last name is mentioned first and then only first name.
! Quotes are properly attributed (, he said. ) (1st - Name, 2nd - he, 3rd - nothing)
! Lead is attention grabbing and interesting.
! Follows formula (Lead, Transition, Quote, Transition, Quote, Transition, Quote) or (Lead,
Quote, Transition, Quote, Transition, Quote, Transition)

! Transitions are logical and connection quotes.

! Transitions DO NOT repeat the quote.
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