We are happy to assist media and other organizations researching and developing stories relating to the ways in which communication skills and social interaction impact wellness in aging and across the life-course.
Assess the credibility of source material
There is much information out there, but you will do well to understand the validity and credibility of your sources. I'll help you ask the right questions in determining source credibility.
Suggest relevant fieldwork or interview sources
You have ideas, but need interview sources. I'll help you choose relevant, interesting interviewees.
Recommend wellness angles
Typically, most of our initial story ideas are simply too broad in scope for effective application. I'll help you narrow your purpose, refine your story angle to meet that purpose, and find supporting materials that lend credibility to you and your message.
Provide or refer artwork or visual aids
This is where most well-meaning people go wrong. The problem with most visual aids—including photos— is that they simply don't 'aid' or support a story. If you can explain it readily in writing, or by discussion, you shouldn't be showing it as a visual aid. Beware of what I call the "powerpoint jockey" sickness — this is the disease that manifests in people who use technology just because it's there; no questions about relevance or practical accommodation. I have had well-intentioned colleagues (in a speech program, nonetheless!) whose entire lectures were continuous PowerPoint facilitation...this sets the poorest of examples for students, and gives them the (wrong) impression about the practicality of everyday speech needs. Most venues will not require this level of visual aid, nor will they be conducive to, or accommodating of, such use.
EFPG press materials
Media materials, press releases, fact sheets, starter-questions, and press kit information for existing EFPG products and services.
There is much information out there, but you will do well to understand the validity and credibility of your sources. I'll help you ask the right questions in determining source credibility.
You have ideas, but need interview sources. I'll help you choose relevant, interesting interviewees.
Typically, most of our initial story ideas are simply too broad in scope for effective application. I'll help you narrow your purpose, refine your story angle to meet that purpose, and find supporting materials that lend credibility to you and your message.
This is where most well-meaning people go wrong. The problem with most visual aids—including photos— is that they simply don't 'aid' or support a story. If you can explain it readily in writing, or by discussion, you shouldn't be showing it as a visual aid. Beware of what I call the "powerpoint jockey" sickness — this is the disease that manifests in people who use technology just because it's there; no questions about relevance or practical accommodation. I have had well-intentioned colleagues (in a speech program, nonetheless!) whose entire lectures were continuous PowerPoint facilitation...this sets the poorest of examples for students, and gives them the (wrong) impression about the practicality of everyday speech needs. Most venues will not require this level of visual aid, nor will they be conducive to, or accommodating of, such use.
Media materials, press releases, fact sheets, starter-questions, and press kit information for existing EFPG products and services.
We are happy to assist media and other organizations researching and developing stories relating to the ways in which communication skills and social interaction impact wellness in aging and across the life-course.
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