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Story Ideas and Development
STORY IDEAS & DEVELOPMENT
If it is your first time writing for us - the most important decision is your topic. If you are feeling stumped we have some samples for your to peruse with tips to consider while developing your story. Once you are inspired by a topic, you can use the prompts to help to develop your story.
SFU PROGRAMS
If you have completed the Co-op program, participated in campus clubs, or had a great volunteer experience sharing your experience with others is valuable to inspire them. Consider including:
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
If you are sharing your personal and career planning stories or experience, you may consider writing about any of the following topics:
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Did your SFU experience take you somewhere internationally? Whether you embarked on a semester abroad, a field school, an International co-op, or an overseas volunteer experience, International articles and blog series make great additions to the OLC. Consider including the following:
• Where did you go?
• What did you do on your trip?
• Did working or studying abroad change your perspective of your education at SFU?
• Share your favourite or most challenging moments
• Were there any major cultural barriers you had to overcome?
• Would you recommend the experience to future students?
MULTIMEDIA
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There are so many ways to share a story using video, audio, images, gifs or a comic you design yourself! |
HOW-TO [EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL]
Q & A or INTERVIEW
Know someone interesting that has a great story to share? Interview your peers, colleagues or yourself...
TAKE A RISK
AVOID SUCKING DURING YOUR WORK TERM |
• Have fun with your story and content • An eye catching title is more likely to draw in a reader • Humour is a great way to approach challenging situations • Take on one of the challenging aspects of work/life that everyone can relate to > How to talk about yourself without being an arrogant jerk |
INDUSTRY/ORGANIZATION STORIES
Share a story or review of an industry, organization or opportunity (scholorship or grant) that you are involved with to provide additional insight.
MAKING WILD DUCKS FLY: IBM EXTREME BLUE INTERNSHIP |
• Information about the organization • Your role and interactions (where relevant) • Opportunities for students/learning • Value for students |
Be Creative!
If there is a specific topic you are extremely passionate about but are not covered by the OLC yet, please reach out and tell us about it! We'd love to work with you on making it happen!
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