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Thank you for attending Ragan & PR Daily's Writing Certificate Course for Communicators, moderated by Brian Pittman, Manager of Strategic Programming, Ragan Training and PR Daily.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Week 1: Powerful Principles
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Principles of More Powerful Writing in Communications slides
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Instructor: Jill Stewart, Writing Coach and Adjunct Faculty Member, DePaul University’s College of Communication
- Guest: Jaime Bedrin, Journalist & Media Writing Instructor, Montclair State University
Light Homework:
- Prompt for week 2 breakouts: What is good writing?
- Please read all for week 2:
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Week 2: Persuasive Writing
- Instructor: Jill Stewart, Writing Coach and Adjunct Faculty Member, DePaul University’s College of Communication
The Art and Science of More Persuasive, Creative and Inclusive Copy Douglass slides
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Instructor: Lynn Douglass, Writer, Journalist and Former Course Associate, Columbia University, School of Professional Studies
Guest: Keisha-Gaye Anderson, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, The Jed Foundation
Light Homework:
- Review bonus resources
- Bring an example of a headline you love and be prepared to share why
- Please read this Nasa Case Study written by Columbia Communications Professor Jane Praeger and come prepared to discuss it in a Break-Out room the week of March 16th.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Week 3: Application & Practice
- Instructor: Lynn Douglass, Writer, Journalist and Former Course Associate, Columbia University, School of Professional Studies
Tying It All Together: Effective Rewriting, Editing and Storytelling Strategies Ylisela slides
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Guest: Jim Ylisela, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Ragan Consulting Group
Additional Reading and Resources:
- Available online: “Made to Stick,” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
- Available online: “Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell—and Live—the Best Stories Will Rule the Future” by Jonah Sachs
- NASA Case Study vs. Case Story Comparison
- Headline Article 1: "I Don't Want to Die on TV: Charles Barkley Plans to Retire from Broadcasting in Two Years"
- Headline Article 2: "The Joy of Cooking (Insects)"