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CONTACT:a.shiret@iob.org
ORGANIZER:Institute of Biology
DTEND:20070517T170000
UID:2008-09-06T22:14:39-0400_881696523@socialweb1
DESCRIPTION:This course is for anyone\, from established researchers who ne
 ed to prepare for a possible grilling on Newsnight\, to students who would 
 like to learn the secrets of communicating concisely and effectively with n
 on-specialists. The techniques covered here apply to interviews with both p
 rint and broadcast media and are also useful for job interviews.
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\nThis 
 workshop uses practical exercises to develop confidence and experience in h
 andling media interviews\, starting with tips for preparation\, then coveri
 ng how to get your message across and interact effectively with an intervie
 wer\, including how to deal with difficult or hostile questioning. The cour
 se is taught by professional science journalists who also have considerable
  experience as interviewees. 
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\nWorkshop topics include:
\n> Understandi
 ng the different types\, contexts and formats of media interviews 
\n> Prin
 ciples of effective communication to non-specialist audiences 
\n> Tips for
  successful preparation 
\n> Opportunities and risks of live vs recorded in
 terviews 
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SUMMARY:Techniques for Successful Media Interviewing
DTSTART:20070517T083000
CREATED:20070411T112201
DTSTAMP:20080906T221439
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