Writeshops
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 WRITESHOPS |
| actively envolved workshops to consolidate information and put it in writing. These become useful when there is an urgency to produce material quickly and in an efficient manner. The goal is to create a draft, revise and finalize the material rapidly using the knowledge of the writeshop participants. Writeshops were first held by the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction in the Philippines. Up until now, more than 50 writeshops were organized to deliver publications on topics such as environment, health and agriculture.
Advantages of conducting Writeshops 1. Anybody who can contribute to the output of the intended material with his or her specific knowledge, experience and background can participate in the writeshop as the intended audience. Participants can include teachers, researchers, NGO staff, government personnel, extension agents, and other local people. Participants can test the finalized material for its accuracy and clarity at the end of the writeshop. 2. The writeshop process is flexible. The various presentations that are given repeatedly, the criticism that is provided and the revision that is made to the material can leave room for new content to be included, some information to be combined, other parts to be removed or even split into different sections. 3. At the beginning of the writeshop, the participants are asked to generate ideas for fresh content (different from what has already been prepared) which should be included in the publication. The content is then provided to the participants with the appropriate expertise who will actively contribute to its progress and presentation. 4. The writeshop takes advantage of the expertise and experience of everyone present and gives the opportunity to incorporate comments and knowledge from all participants who are evaluated/critized by other experts present there. What makes writeshop an efficient and optimized tool for delivering quick information material is the presence also of experts who have experience in writing, revising and finalizing publications (such as editors and teachers). 5. Writeshops are also places for networking opportunities that can lead to lifelong connections. [1] |
References
- ↑ www.mamud.com (2 June 2009)