Research and Journalistic Writing
Project scope
Categories
Creative writing Copy writing Media Social justiceSkills
newsletters journalism researchOur organization is passionate about promoting social causes. We want to increase awareness about a particular topic.
We would like to collaborate with students to develop and distribute a newsletter promoting our cause.
This will involve several different steps for the students, including:
- Conducting background research on the cause.
- Adhering to deadlines.
- Creating written materials to be published using existing content.
Bonus steps in the process would also include:
- Recommending other ways to increase awareness about our cause.
By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:
- Understanding of the cause
- Research skills
- Commitment to deadlines
- Creation of materials to be published and revisions based on feedback
- Recommendations for areas of improvement
Bonus steps would include:
- Exploring other ways of improving awareness
Final deliverables should include
- Newsletters.
Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:
- Our organization’s mission and goals
- Our awareness campaigns
- Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.
- Questions about each writing assignment
- Questions about procedures and workflows
About the company
With your help, In Defense of Animals has become an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 valued supporters and a 40-year history of fighting for animals, people, and the environment. We accomplish our mission through education and campaigns, as well as sanctuaries and hands-on animal rescue facilities in India, Korea, California, and rural Mississippi. Our main headquarters are established in Marin County, California.