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{{Term|WRITESHOPS|actively envolved workshops to consolidate information and put it in writing. These become useful when there is an urgency to produce materials 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 to produce a publication that is practical and relevant and 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.  
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{{Term|WRITESHOPS|Actively involved workshops to consolidate information and put it in writing. 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 the writeshop participants. 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.  
  
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'''Advantages of conducting Writeshops'''
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Benefits of conducting Writeshops:
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*Immediate Result - An informative pamphlet can be written within hours/days depending on the length and the progress of the Writeshops
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'''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.
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*Input from Experts – Participants with personal experiences are invited to the Writeshops and become important contributors to the final document
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*Constructive Feedback – Facilitators and participants actively comment on the proposed material and suggest changes if necessary
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'''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.
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*Availability of Support Team – Editors and illustrators assist the experts in rewriting the information material and adding visual graphics wherever appropriate
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*Flexibility – The content of the pamphlet can be modified according to the feedback from the facilitators and participants
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'''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.  
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*Testing - Participants can test the finalized material for its accuracy and clarity at the end of the writeshops
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*Networking Opportunities – Participants have the opportunity to establish new contacts that may lead to collaboration in future projects
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'''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 (such as editors and teachers) who have experience in writing, revising and finalizing publications.  
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<ref> [http://www.mamud.com/writeshop.htm www.mamud.com] (2 June 2009), [http://www.washcost.info/page/387 www.washcost.info] (3 August 2009), [http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197 maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph] (3 August 2009), [http://caraga.dost.gov.ph/?p=459 caraga.dost.gov.ph] (3 August 2009),  http://www.leisa.info/index.php?url=show-blob-html.tpl&p%5Bo_id%5D=80638&p%5Ba_id%5D=211&p%5Ba_seq%5D=1 www.leisa.info] (3 August 2009) </ref>}}
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'''5.''' Writeshops are also places for '''networking opportunities''' that can lead to lifelong connections. <ref> [http://www.mamud.com/writeshop.htm www.mamud.com] (2 June 2009) </ref>}}
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Revision as of 13:21, 25 August 2009

Term2.png WRITESHOPS
Actively involved workshops to consolidate information and put it in writing. 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 the writeshop participants. 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.

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
  • Testing - Participants can test 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
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References

  1. ↑ www.mamud.com (2 June 2009), www.washcost.info (3 August 2009), maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph (3 August 2009), caraga.dost.gov.ph (3 August 2009), http://www.leisa.info/index.php?url=show-blob-html.tpl&p%5Bo_id%5D=80638&p%5Ba_id%5D=211&p%5Ba_seq%5D=1 www.leisa.info] (3 August 2009)
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