The LA Unified chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network is excited to co-host a half-day op-ed writing and pitching workshop at University of Southern California on Friday, February 13th. The event is co-hosted by USC Equity Research and the USC Sociology Department.

The morning will begin with a session designed for scholars who want to learn the basics of how to write and pitch compelling, research-based op-eds. Participants learn how to craft a good lede, incorporate timely news hooks, signal the author’s relevant expertise, increase the likelihood of publication, and structure an op-ed for maximum impact. Participants will be guided through shaping their idea into an outline of a draft.

The afternoon session will provide an opportunity for scholars to put to practice what they've learned and start writing a draft of their op-ed. Participants will also receive peer feedback during the session. Both workshops will be led the the Scholars Strategy Network's Director of Communications, Dominik Doemer.

A light lunch is included between the two session, with a short presentation on the work of the Scholars Strategy Network and how researchers can get involved.

This workshop is offered by the Los Angeles Unified chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network and will be spearheaded by chapter leader Haj Yazdiha on the University of Southern California campus. All interested Los Angeles-based academics are welcome. No previous media experience is required.