Good writing may be magical, but it’s not magic. In News University’s upcoming online group seminar, "Becoming a More Effective Writer," led by The Poynter Institute's Chip Scanlan, you'll learn the process approach step-by-step. This session takes place from Jan. 12-Feb. 6, 2009.The deadline to apply is Dec. 8, 2008.
You'll learn how to use the process approach to analyze your work, diagnose and solve writing problems, and nurture collaboration by sharing the vocabulary of process with other reporters and editors. You'll get many opportunities to examine and refine your writing and reporting processes, both on and off the computer. The emphasis of this course lies firmly in the journey writers take, not the finished story.
Much like a traditional class, this online group seminar has readings, assignments, due dates and discussions. No formal evaluations or grades are given, but participants are provided detailed and individual feedback.
Instructor Chip Scanlan is Reporting, Writing & Editing senior faculty at The Poynter Institute; director of the National Writers Workshops; and journalism adviser at NewsU. He produces "Chip on Your Shoulder," a writing advice column for Poynter Online.
You'll learn how to use the process approach to analyze your work, diagnose and solve writing problems, and nurture collaboration by sharing the vocabulary of process with other reporters and editors. You'll get many opportunities to examine and refine your writing and reporting processes, both on and off the computer. The emphasis of this course lies firmly in the journey writers take, not the finished story.
Much like a traditional class, this online group seminar has readings, assignments, due dates and discussions. No formal evaluations or grades are given, but participants are provided detailed and individual feedback.
Instructor Chip Scanlan is Reporting, Writing & Editing senior faculty at The Poynter Institute; director of the National Writers Workshops; and journalism adviser at NewsU. He produces "Chip on Your Shoulder," a writing advice column for Poynter Online.
NewsU offers more than 70 focused, interactive courses that appeal to journalists at all levels of experience and in all types of media. NewsU is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The program is a project of The Poynter Institute, a leader in journalism training.
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