UIL Journalism is an academic competition designed to develop media literacy, promote concise writing, AP style precision, and critical thinking in the great state of Texas. This contest is made up of 5 different events:

1. Copy Editing - 15 minute test that involves proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, AP style, and fact-checking.

2. Headline Writing - 30 minute event that involves writing accurate and clever headlines fitting count limits for 6 prompts.

3. Editorial Writing - 45 minute event requires students to take a stance on an issue provided in the prompt that builds a persuasive argument.

4. Feature Writing - 1 hour event that focuses on descriptive storytelling of a narrative provided in a prompt that adheres to objectivity and facts. 

5. News Writing - 45 minute event where students use background information and quotes provided in a prompt to construct a news article that prioritizes factual information.

The top 3 individuals will advance during competition, but can place up to 6th.