Course curriculum

  • 1

    Before you start

    • Welcome to the training!

    • Meet the instructors

    • Pre-course survey

    • How to use the Thinkific platform

    • Training info and schedule - please consult for key dates and deadlines
  • 2

    Learning module

    • Learning module instructions

    • Lesson 1: Communication strategy

    • Lesson 2: The language of the media

    • Lesson 3: What's newsworthy about your work?

    • Lesson 4: Writing for the media

    • Lesson 5: Writing for impact

    • Lesson 6: Developing soundbites

    • Lesson 7: Putting yourself out there

    • Lesson 8: Why stories matter

    • Lesson 9: Story elements

    • Lesson 10: An important story to tell - your own

    • Assignment 1: Choose your op-ed topic and prepare for Group Session 1

    • Group Session 1: Op-ed pitching and communication strategy

    • Quick guides for download
  • 3

    Writing module

    • Writing module instructions

    • Assignment 2: Plan your op-ed

    • Group session 2: Write your op-ed

    • Assignment 3: Submit your op-ed draft

    • Group session 3: Reflections and wrap up
  • 4

    References

    • References