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 Course Topics:
- Nonfiction storytelling techniques
- Commander's intent
- Target audience
- Story structure
- Story focus, angle, and theme
- Interviews
- Writing techniques