Research and Journalistic Writing

Closed
In Defense of Animals
San Rafael, California, United States
Communications Director
2
Project
Academic experience
50 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Creative writing Copy writing Media Social justice
Skills
newsletters journalism research
Details

Our 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.
Deliverables

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.
Mentorship

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

Company
San Rafael, California, United States
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

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.