#MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

11 months ago

Career change is the key to success for some new Canadians - New Canadian Media Many newcomers resort to survival jobs just to make ends meet, but other immigrants embark on a journey of career transition as they navigate their paths to success in Canada.

#UCWCOMM205 Take a look at this feature: www.newcanadianmedia.ca/career-chang...

Who do you believe is the target audience? What are some of the sources included? What is the purpose of the article? Anything you would add to the article?

#MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

#UCWCOMM205 Let's stay you're writing a feature on how mental health is affecting international students post pandemic:

1. How would you start your article?
2. What type of data would you consider including?
3. Who would you interview? How will you find them?
4. Conclusion?

#MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

Cision | News Releases Current news releases distributed by Cision in Canada including multimedia press releases, investor relations and disclosure, and company news.

#ucwcomm205 This week, we'll learn about PR writing. Here's an example of a joint press release from Moose Hide Campaign and BMO. Can you spot the 5Ws? Is there a CTA? https://buff.ly/3X5Q0Zs
#mediawriting #pressreleases

@gursimran1.bsky.social

1 year ago

Class discussions getting real! #UCWCOMM205 #MediaWriting 📚💻

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

Watch: Vancouver baby otters experience snow for the first time Two baby otters at the Vancouver Aquarium were in for a frozen treat over the weekend, as the mischievous duo enjoyed their first ever snow day.

#UCWCOMM205 Have you been enjoying the snow? ❄️

These @vancouveraquarium.bsky.social baby otters have!☃️

Take a look at this @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social news article: https://buff.ly/4jTVEYy

Can you spot the lead and 5Ws1H? What sources are being used? #MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

#UCWCOMM205 A reminder that your quiz ✍️will close by the end of today on BrightSpace. Good luck! #MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

#UCWCOMM205 How does media writing differ from academic writing?

Here's a guide from @theguardian.com to help you get started with news writing (this week's topic): https://buff.ly/3PUgEka

#Week3 #MediaWriting

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

#UCWCOMM205 What are some key takeaways from last class? Have you been trying to apply the 3Cs? #MediaWriting #week3

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

#UCWCOMM205 When writing for media, we need to keep in mind what we refer to in class as the #3Cs.

What #genAI tools and/or resources may help you write better (and responsibly)✍️? Feel free to tag them (or share how you use them) below🤔

#MediaWriting #LearningWithBluesky

@elvafisher.bsky.social

Wahiba Chair, MBA

@wahibachair.com

1 year ago

heidi goodman says let 's connect in a yellow background ALT: heidi goodman says let 's connect in a yellow background

#UCWCOMM205 Here's a list I created for our class:
bsky.app/profile/wahi...

You can use this list to find your peers and connect with each other. If I didn't add you yet, please let me know in the reply!

#UCWCOMM205 #LearningWithBluesky #MediaWriting