1. Introduction:
The Department of Sociology at C.K.B. College, Teok, initiated the preparation
of a handwritten departmental magazine for the academic year 2024. The magazine
aims to encourage students' creativity, enhance their writing skills, and
provide a platform for expressing sociological ideas and insights.
2. Objective:
- To engage students in extracurricular activities that
complement their academic learning.
- To provide a platform for students to express their
thoughts on various sociological issues.
- To foster teamwork and collaboration among students in
the department.
3. Composition of the
Editorial Team:
The editorial team comprised students from different semesters, selected based
on their interest and writing skills. The team included:
- Editors:
[Himantika Buragohain , 5th Semesters]
- Content Contributors:
[Talali Baruah ,Pinki Baruah , Bornali Saikia, ]
- Illustrators/Designers: [Himantika Buragohain]
- Faculty Advisor:
[Pranab Kr saikia, Nizora Baruah, Mayashree Buragohain, Kaliyan Buragohain
]
4. Timeline:
- Initial Planning Meeting: January 15, 2024
- Theme Finalization:
January 20, 2024
- Submission of Articles: February 15, 2024
- Editing and Review:
February 20 - March 5, 2024
- Final Compilation and Design: March 10 - March 25, 2024
- Publication:
April 10, 2024
5. Monitoring Process:
Regular meetings were held to monitor the progress of the magazine. The faculty
advisor provided guidance and ensured that deadlines were met. The editorial
team was responsible for collecting articles, reviewing submissions, and coordinating
with illustrators.
6. Student Participation:
Student participation was enthusiastic, with over 30 students contributing
articles, poems, and illustrations. The submissions reflected a wide range of
topics, from contemporary sociological issues to personal reflections.
7. Challenges Faced:
- Time Management:
Balancing academic workload with magazine preparation was challenging for
some students.
- Coordination:
Ensuring smooth communication between team members required constant
effort.
- Content Quality:
Maintaining a high standard of writing was a priority, leading to multiple
rounds of editing.
8. Outcomes:
- The handwritten magazine was successfully published and
received positive feedback from both faculty and students.
- Students gained valuable experience in writing,
editing, and teamwork.
- The magazine served as a repository of student thoughts
and creativity, enhancing the academic environment of the department.
9. Recommendations:
- Future editions could benefit from starting the
preparation process earlier to alleviate time management issues.
- Increased collaboration with faculty members from other
departments could bring in diverse perspectives.
- Workshops on writing and editing could be organized to
further improve the quality of content.
10. Conclusion:
The preparation of the departmental handwritten magazine was a fruitful
endeavor that not only showcased the talents of the students but also
strengthened the sense of community within the Department of Sociology at
C.K.B. College, Teok.
Head, Department of Sociology
CKB College,Teok
Date: 20/08/2024
