Media Orientation Training Notes. Three Day Workshop - AI.Comm

DAY 3 SESSION 5ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUEOF STORIESMaterials needed:PA system, news articles on avian influenzaTime Required:1 Hour, 30 minutes (for example 13:30 – 15:00)Objectives:To analyze and critique the stories participants worked on duringthe course of the morning.Trainer States Out Loud:Welcome back everyone. We are now going to look at some of thestories you wrote before lunch and critique them as a group. Let’salso remember that all critiques are meant to be constructive andare not personal in any way. I’ve made copies of some of thestories. Let’s start with this one (give copies to participants). I’llgive you a few minutes to read and then I’d like some commentson the article. Is it accurate? Does it have the content needed?What sources are used? Does it promote fear?Note to trainer:Give participants a few minutes here to read the first article and tojot down some notes.Trainer States Out Loud:OK everyone. You’ve now had an opportunity to look at this firststory. Who’s got some comments?Note to trainer:Spend 5 to 10 minutes critiquing this first article. Be sure toemphasize both positive and negative points. Once this critique isfinished, continue with as many critiques as you can fit into theallotted time.Trainer States Out Loud:Great work everyone. You should now have at least one story totake back to your newsroom with you and many other story ideasabout Avian Influenza. Any questions?AI.COMM: Media Orientation Training Notes 46