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Instructor: Chris Evans
Commentary schedule
All times are Eastern.
Wednesday, July 28
11-11:15 a.m. ET
Introductions
11:15 a.m.-noon
Defining and refining opinion writing: Hot take vs. traditional opinion writing
Noon-12:15 p.m.
Break
12:30-1 p.m.
Professional principles of the editorial and column —
Q&A with Lara Weber, Chicago Tribune
1-1:30 p.m.
Planning for your overnight assignment
Thursday, July 29
11 a.m.-noon ET
Discussion of your draft with experienced opinion writers from The Chicago Tribune and Houston Chronicle
Noon-12:15 p.m.
Honing your argument
12:15-12:30 p.m.
Break
12:30-1 p.m.
Developing your voice
1-1:30 p.m.
Making your way post-college as an opinion writer
20 minutes between 2 and 4 p.m. ET
Schedule a 20-minute, one-on-one writing conference with one of our pros. Bring work in progress to get expert advice from Chicago Tribune and Houston Chronicle writers.
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Schedules
Week One
Audience engagement
Business advisers
Design/redesign
Digital storytelling
Managing all digital
Photojournalism
Recruitment/retention/training
Reporting
Student business managers
Video production
Week Two
Ad rep bootcamp
Commentary: editorials & opinions
Organizational leadership
Newsletters
Podcasting & audio
Social justice & inclusive reporting
Sports
Yearbooks & feature magazines