Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0036
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-MCF-W
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 weeks (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 public relations
Description

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

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials