Writeshops

Writeshops

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Term2.png WRITESHOPS
Workshops that require active participation of experts to consolidate information and produce a pamphlet to be distributed. These become useful when there is an urgency to produce informative materials quickly with the help of several subject matter experts. The goal is to create a draft, revise and finalize the material rapidly using the knowledge of all writeshop participants with the help of an organizational committee. The final product is a publication that is practical and relevant and that can provide technological options to the reader. 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.[1]


Benefits of conducting Writeshops:

  • Immediate Result: An informative pamphlet can be written within hours/days depending on the length and the progress of the writeshops
  • Input from Experts: Participants with personal experiences are invited to the writeshops and become important contributors to the final document
  • Constructive Feedback: Facilitators and participants actively comment on the proposed material and suggest changes if necessary
  • Availability of Support Team: Editors and illustrators assist the experts in rewriting the information material and adding visual graphics wherever appropriate
  • Flexibility: The content of the pamphlet can be modified according to the feedback from the facilitators and participants
  • Quality Output: Participants verify the finalized material for its accuracy and clarity at the end of the writeshops
  • Networking Opportunities: Participants have the opportunity to establish new contacts that may lead to collaboration in future projects
ORGANIZING A WORKSHOP


References

  1. ↑ www.mamud.com (2 June 2009), www.washcost.info (3 August 2009), http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph (3 August 2009), http://caraga.dost.gov.ph (3 August 2009), www.leisa.info (3 August 2009)
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