Organization: Aims International
Registration deadline: 09 Aug 2015
Starting date: 10 Aug 2015
Ending date: 14 Aug 2015
AIMS International provides intuitive consultancy services in conflict, post-conflict and fragile environments. We work clients in the developmental, governmental and private sectors guiding them towards their respective goals.
The purpose of AIMS International is to provide a balance between international and local expertise in the best interests of the communities.
About the course:
Human interest stories are written to document the interventions of the various programmes.The stories help put into focus and perspective the activities of the various programmes. Human interest stories give donors and other stakeholders a simple insight into how their funding to the organizations will make a difference in the lives and futures of the end beneficiaries.This course covers Prewriting, Drafting, Editing, Revising
Contents:
Understanding the need of writing Human Interest Stories
Understanding Human Interest Stories
The purpose of Human Interest Stories
Choosing the appropriate channels
Overcoming the barriers to writing Human Interest Stories
Desk review of projects/ organization's work
Objective of desk review
Methodology
Extracting Information from Field visits
Non verbal cues
Attentiveness
Exercising logic
Using deductions to assist benefacries
Confirming deductions
Journalistic ethics
strive for accuracy and fairness
be independent and transparent
keep promises
respect diversity
be accountable
Writing Skills
The barriers to effective writing and how we can mis-communicate
The three-stage approach to writing: planning, writing and editing
How to plan effectively using pattern noting and thought triggers
The basic rules of writing well: accuracy, brevity and clarity in your writing
Words often confused and common grammatical mistakes
Plain English best practice, sentence length, less complex expressions
Brush up on punctuation and capital letters
Effective use of paragraphs
Parts of speech and sentence construction, subject and verb-agreement
The importance of appropriate style and tone
Checking your writing
Arranging graphic layout
Taking pictures
Seeking written consent
Using data to make charts and graphic diagrams
Using colors and images
Putting it all together
Editing
Checking sentences
Avoiding awkward sentences
Creating sentence variety
Using transitions
Establishing a writing style
Using modifiers
Checking capitalization and spellings
Checking for commonly confused words
Revising
Workshop Fee:
USD 1350 per participant.
Target audience
Program officers, communications officers, communication support officers, communication managers and others involved in communications, advocacy and media.
Limited free self catering accommodation is available on first come first serve basis.
How to register:
For registration and details visit www.aims-intl.org or email at info@aims-intl.org with a subject line 'Human Interest Story Writing '.