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X-WR-CALNAME:Op-ed Writing and Pitching Workshop
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DESCRIPTION:The LA Unified chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network is exci
 ted to co-host a half-day op-ed writing and pitching workshop at Universit
 y of Southern California on Friday\, February 13th. The event is co-hosted
  by USC Equity Research and the USC Sociology Department.\n\n \n\nThe morn
 ing 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. Parti
 cipants learn how to craft a good lede\, incorporate timely news hooks\, s
 ignal the author’s relevant expertise\, increase the likelihood of publi
 cation\, and structure an op-ed for maximum impact. Participants will be g
 uided through shaping their idea into an outline of a draft. \n\n \n\nThe 
 afternoon session will provide an opportunity for scholars to put to pract
 ice what they've learned and start writing a draft of their op-ed. Partici
 pants will also receive peer feedback during the session. Both workshops w
 ill be led the the Scholars Strategy Network's Director of Communications\
 , Dominik Doemer.\n\n \n\nA light lunch is included between the two sessio
 n\, with a short presentation on the work of the Scholars Strategy Network
  and how researchers can get involved.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nThis 
 workshop is offered by the Los Angeles Unified chapter of the Scholars Str
 ategy Network and will be spearheaded by chapter leader Haj Yazdiha on the
  University of Southern California campus. All interested Los Angeles-base
 d academics are welcome. No previous media experience is required.
LOCATION:University Park Campus\, TBD
SUMMARY:Op-ed Writing and Pitching Workshop
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 kshop
CATEGORIES:Careers
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