Writing opinion articles for a public audience: a masterclass
For 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 day-long, in-depth workshop will take you through pitching and writing opinion articles for public audiences.

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

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 – Increase awareness of what is required to pitch stories effectively – Top tips on dealing with (negative) comments
Date: 26 April 2016, 9:45 (Tuesday, 1st week, Trinity 2016)
Venue: NDM Building, Headington OX3 7FZ
Venue Details: NDM Research Building, Seminar Room (TBC)
Speaker: Clint Witchall (Health 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/4D004D101215
Audience: Members of the University only
Editors: Anne Bowtell, Alison Brindle