SPRING PORFOLIO

This was my first year being an editor, and with it comes a plethora of learning experiences. I learned that in order to be an editor you need to be a leader and a friend. That's not always easy. But it's beneficial not just for those you are leading, but for the leader themselves. Of course, this can be a fine line, but I believe (especially in a high school setting) it is important not to patronize your peers and to make connections with them. Otherwise, people will close off and not want to listen to you. As an editor, I see many second-person pronouns going on. Especially when looking at the style page, as it feels appropriate to be talking directly to the viewer. It feels natural when giving advice (like what makeup to use) to use “you”. It also seems to be common--and I am guilty of this--to write the citations for quotes wrong. I think the only way to fix this is to drill it in. But, before students get there, maybe we should keep a little piece of paper on a wall that gives proper examples, as I know it can get confusing considering how many ways there are to cite a quote.