Opinion Writing for Media Scholars

Seminar starts May 14

The SPIN Project invites scholars who write about media in relation to race,
public policy or social justice to participate in a four-part seminar on
op-ed writing led by author and journalist Catherine Orenstein of The Op-Ed
Project.

A key focus is on seeing the big picture - establishing yourself as part of
a larger public conversation about media in relation to law, policy,
democracy, human rights, globalism, or another narrative anchor of your
choosing.

After three highly successful seminar series in 2007 and early 2008, The
SPIN Project has just added another series for May/June.

The 4 two-hour seminars will take place by telephone in May and June 2008 on
the following dates:

    * Wednesday, May 14 - 9amPST/NoonEST: Op-Ed structure, purpose & basics.
Discussion of your ideas and expertise.
    * Wednesday, May 21 - 9amPST/NoonEST: Building blocks. Pitching.
    * Wednesday, May 28 - 9amPST/NoonEST: Self-editing. Making an impact.
    * Wednesday, June 4 - 9amPST/NoonEST: Voice. The big picture.

This seminar is funded by a grant to the SPIN Project from the Ford
Foundation. Catherine Orenstein is currently spearheading The Op-Ed Project
with support from the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership.

There is no registration fee for the seminar series. The application process
is competitive but brief. For the online application, go to
https://secure.spinproject.org/modinput4.php?modin=103

Here's what another media scholar had to say about their experience with the
seminar:
"Thanks so much for this class. I am finding it to be probably the most
valuable class I have taken as a professional!" 

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