Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: DINS-0036 Version: 1 Organization's ID: DINFOS-MCF-W Organization: Defense Information School Location: Classroom-based Length: 2 weeks (80 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 12/1/2023 - 9/30/2026 10/1/2020 - 11/30/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 public relations Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to enhance entry-level writing techniques for members of the U.S. Armed Forces to meet the requirements of writing assignments in public affairs and visual information. Learning Outcomes: identify Commander's intent identify target audience identify story structure identify story focus (angle and theme) conduct interviews apply nonfiction writing techniques to narratives apply AP style to narratives conduct research for nonfiction storytelling General Topics: Nonfiction storytelling techniques Commander's intent Target audience Story structure Story focus, angle, and theme Interviews Writing techniques Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Defense Information School View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content