writing for non-writers session leaders: sondra washington and jennifer davis rash
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Writing for Non-Writers
Session leaders:
Sondra Washington and Jennifer Davis Rash
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“Writing is easy. All you do is sit
staring at a blank sheet of paper
until drops of blood form on your
forehead.” – Gene
Fowler
Writing… A Simple Task?
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“The time to begin writing an article
is when you have finished it to your
satisfaction. By that time, you
begin to clearly and logically
perceive what it is you really want
to say.” - Mark
Twain
Writing… A Simple Task?
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Before You Write
• Understand the assignment and its
purpose.
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Before You Write
• Understand the assignment and its
purpose.
• Identify the target audience.
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Before You Write
• Understand the assignment and its
purpose.
• Identify the target audience.
• Do your homework – research.
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Gather Your Thoughts
• Review original assignment.
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Gather Your Thoughts
• Review original assignment.
• Develop questions
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Gather Your Thoughts
• Review original assignment.
• Develop questions
• Make appointments
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Gather Your Thoughts
• Review original assignment.
• Develop questions
• Make appointments
• Decide type of interview
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The Interview
• Be prepared.
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The Interview
• Be prepared.
• Asking questions.
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Selecting Sources
• Use more than one source.
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Selecting Sources
• Use more than one source.
• Look past the obvious.
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Selecting Sources
• Use more than one source.
• Look past the obvious.
• Think broadly.
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Dealing with the Information • Review original assignment.
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Dealing with the Information • Review original assignment.
• Be selective.
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Dealing with the Information • Review original assignment.
• Be selective.
• Remember the Five W’s
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Writing the Story
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Writing the Story
• Writer’s block
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Writing the Story
• Writer’s block
• Accuracy is vital.
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Writing the Story
• Writer’s block
• Accuracy is vital.
• Thorough and clear.
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Writing the Story
• Writer’s block
• Accuracy is vital.
• Thorough and clear.
• Edit your copy.
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Writing the Story
• Write creatively.
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Writing the Story
• Write creatively.
• Be clear.
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Writing the Story
• Write creatively.
• Be clear.
• Show instead of tell.
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Types of News Writing
• Narrative writing
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Types of News Writing
• Narrative writing.
• Feature stories.
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Types of News Writing
• Narrative writing.
• Feature stories.
• News stories.
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Always the Student
• Read good writing.
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Always the Student
• Read good writing.
• Attend workshops and conferences.
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Always the Student
• Read good writing.
• Attend workshops and conferences.
• Read your edited writings.
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Develop relationships
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Develop relationships
• Know your sources.
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Develop relationships
• Know your sources.
• Know commitments.