1. Developing a Program-In-Action Story Susan Derrick Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch Division of Cancer Prevention and Control May 16, 2008

2. Our purpose today is: Assist you with or enhance your writing of a success story How to Develop a Program-in –Action Story Begin discussing/drafting/planning your own story

3. CCC Partners ACSCDC C- Change NAACCRACOSCDDLAFICCNACCHONCI National CCC Partners

6. Success stories are about programs-in-action Progress Achievements Lessons Learned Request for Action

7. CDC uses stories to - Educate decision-makers Obtain needed resources Demonstrate that funds are well spent Respond to public inquiries Inform other grantees

8. Format Descriptive title Program name Statement of public health issue Description of the activity  Include beneficiary/audience and partners Results (quantify when possible) Impact & implications for future work Contact information

9. Style Get to the point right away Use plain language Be concise Use only facts Avoid passive voice Include direct quotes Limit use of acronyms Avoid jargon

11. Comprehensive Cancer Control = Team Effort We cannot do things alone We can make a difference using a “team approach”

12. Thank you! Susan Derrick Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Phone: (770) 488-3070 Email: sderrick@cdc.gov