Short informal workshop with The Conversation technology editor
For DPhil students and Early Career Researchers

Want to raise the profile of your research and engage with wider public audiences? Want to hone your writing skills and find out what makes an effective opinion article? This short workshop will be led by an editor from The Conversation, an online source of thought-provoking articles written by researchers and academics for the public.

It will give you the chance to discuss and get feedback on your ideas with an editor; get tips on pitching stories; and get guidance on what makes a high quality opinion article.

OBJECTIVES: – Increase awareness of what The Conversation is – Increase awareness and understanding of how to get involved in The Conversation – Increase and reinforce understanding of concepts of writing effective opinion articles for the public – Provide bespoke guidance on writing high quality opinion articles – Top tips on dealing with (negative) comments
Date: 1 March 2016, 14:00 (Tuesday, 7th week, Hilary 2016)
Venue: John Radcliffe Hospital - Main Building, Headington OX3 9DU
Venue Details: Level 3, Medical Sciences Divisional Office Meeting Room
Speaker: Michael Parker (Technology Editor, The Conversation)
Organiser: MPLS and MSD Divisional Office
Part of: The Conversation Training Series
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/course-signup/rest/course/4D004D101213
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Alison Brindle