Paul Mundy Course outline

Goals of course Improve reporting Understand new reporting guidelines Write a progress report Write human-interest stories (mini-cases) Teach writing to others

What we will do 1/3 of course: Understanding and writing reports using new reporting guidelines  Write a progress report following the new guidelines 1/3: Writing mini-cases to illustrate your work  Write a mini-case 1/3: Tips and tricks on writing and editing, open space  Learn and share writing techniques

Types of sessions Plenary: presentations, discussions Individual writing (or in pairs or groups), assisted by staff Exercises Writeshop: Write, present, critique, revise Homework  Get as much done during the day as possible, but…  Please be prepared to work in then evening too

By Friday you will have… Learned about the new reporting guidelines Completed a progress report for the last 6 months (max 12 pages) Written a human-interest story / mini-case (250 words) Learned writing tips Decided how to pass on these skills to your colleagues