Grateful for an incredible journey! Finished our final class and presentation—thank you, professor, for your guidance and support throughout. Truly appreciate everything. @wahibachair.com #UCWCOMM205

#UCWCOMM205 Final project presentations are coming up! 🎤 Practicing is key to success. How are you preparing? I like practicing in front of a mirror—it helps me keep my head up and engage with the audience! How are you practicing for your final presentation? @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 Last week, we spoke about features. What are some of the ways feature writing may be different from news writing?

#UCWCOMM205 Welcome to our #week10 and *final* @bsky.app chat! Can you believe it? elvafisher.bsky.social and I will miss connecting with all of you! 🥺 As you reflect on the course, what is one possible key takeaway which may help your future academic and/or professional journey?

#UCWCOMM205 When writing a speech, ensure your goal is at the forefront of your mind. Are you trying to inspire? Encourage? Correct? Or inform your audience? Your goal shapes the tone and direction of your speech. Clarity of purpose ensures resonance with your audience. @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 Last week, we learned that we should NOT start a speech or presentation with a: A) Mic check B) Story C) Question D) Factoid

#UCWCOMM205 When I delivered my UCW graduation address last term, I was nervous of course but practice (in front of my kids lol) helped me feel more confident. The start can be the most nerve wracking! How do you start your speech or presentation with calmness and confidence?

#UCWCOMM205 Let's stay you're writing a feature on how mental health is affecting international students post pandemic: 1. How would you start your article? 2. What type of data would you consider including? 3. Who would you interview? How will you find them? 4. Conclusion? #MediaWriting

#UCWCOMM205 ✨Let's get creative!✨ If I were to write a feature, I would write on A)_______________for an audience of B)____________with the purpose of C)________________ My hook would be D)_________and I would try to publish my work on E)____________

#UCWCOMM205 Great writing starts with great research. Dig into the details—background, expert insights, real-world examples. The better your prep, the stronger your story. Where would you go for research if you had to write a feature story about a local animal shelter? @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 Now you can upload 3 min videos to Bluesky! 🦋

#ucwcomm205 What do you think makes a great speaker or presenter? Is there anyone you look up to?

#UCWCOMM205 Why do we procrastinate? In this @TEDTalks, Tim shares relatable insights from his own journey: buff.ly/CAp3nb9 What's his hook? How does he keep the audience engaged? What can we learn from his Ted Talk? #PresentationSkills

#UCWCOMM205 Press releases are your story’s bridge to the media—make it strong! 🌉 Solve It Like a Marketer shares top tips to build a press release that gets noticed. 🚀 Watch the video and share your biggest takeaway! 🎥👇

As we look ahead at this week's topic, here's a helpful video on how to lead a media interview: https://buff.ly/4hd2upz Feel free to share any takeaways!

#UCWCOMM205 Hello 👋 and Happy OGL Day! As you work through your press release assignments this week, take a look at this example by @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social : https://buff.ly/3D5j905 Can you spot the 5Ws? How do you feel about the headline?

#UCWCOMM205 Do you recall some of the similarities and differences between a news release and a news article? Here's a good example to analyze: Press release: https://buff.ly/3XihGu9 News article: https://buff.ly/3DihiFb

Like a leafless tree in winter, true beauty is in standing strong despite the seasons." @wahibachair.com #UCWCOMM205

#UCWCOMM205 Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! Last week, we looked at the elements of effective social ads. Do you feel this @COBSBread Facebook ad 🍞 is effective, and if so, why? #SocialAdvertising

#ucwcomm205 How do you feel about this ad? Who do you believe is the target audience? Is there a clear CTA? https://buff.ly/3CLHFTX

#ucwcomm205 This week, we'll learn about PR writing. Here's an example of a joint press release from Moose Hide Campaign and BMO. Can you spot the 5Ws? Is there a CTA? https://buff.ly/3X5Q0Zs #mediawriting #pressreleases

#UCWCOMM205 Did you come across any persuasive social ads? Please feel free to share and tell us more about why YOU think they're persuasive.

#UCWCOMM205 #UCWCOMM205 Having a Public Relations strategy is important for any organization. This LinkedIn article outlines some critical steps to have a solid PR plan. Are there any other steps you would add? https://buff.ly/436i5DX @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 Thanks again to @oscar12725.bsky.social @romanpreet.bsky.social @rajbeer.bsky.social and Krishna for sharing stories from last week's OGL ✨ Excited to hear @yuvrajsidhu.bsky.social @manpreetkaur4456.bsky.social @lunacjuand.bsky.social and @maira24.bsky.social this week 😊

#UCWCOMM205 Take a look at this e-blast example: https://buff.ly/3CJxD5G 1. Who is the target audience? 2. What is the purpose? 3. How we make it more effective? #week5

#UCWCOMM205 What are some of the things we should keep in mind when writing a newsletter?

#UCWCOMM205 Sec 12 Hope you're enjoying the sunshine today 😎 Guess what time it is? 😊⏰ #OGLTime Below are feeds to help you: 1️⃣ Me or @elvafisher.bsky.social buff.ly/4g9YLbC 2️⃣ Everyone: buff.ly/42sBYED Please also remember the 3Cs + hashtag + OGL journal 🙏 #LearningWithBluesky #week5

#UCWCOMM205 Mailchimp shares 7 tips for creating catchy email subject lines. What caught my eye was that Capitalization can help slightly! Which tip stood out to you?

Stepping into the snowy landscape, much like stepping into the world of media writing. #UCWCOMM205 @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 🚀 You’ve got 3 seconds to hook your reader—or lose them. ⏳ The Public Relations Society of America breaks down how to craft leads that grab attention! Check out these expert tips! 🔗👇

"When life gives you snow, make a snowman!" @wahibachair.com #UCWCOMM205

#UCWCOMM205 Have you been enjoying the snow? ❄️ These @vancouveraquarium.bsky.social baby otters have!☃️ Take a look at this @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social news article: https://buff.ly/4jTVEYy Can you spot the lead and 5Ws1H? What sources are being used? #MediaWriting

#UCWCOMM205 Looking ahead at this week's topic, do you subscribe to any newsletters, and what value do you find in them? (feel free to tag the source) PS: The @VancouverSun.bsky.social has a free #sunrise newsletter with breaking local news, qualified opinion and more 📰 https://bit.ly/3Yi0eFG

#UCWCOMM205 🚨 Take a look at this recent Alberta news story from @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy Does the lead grab your attention and deliver the key details fast? Share another great news lead!📰👇

#UCWCOMM205 Have you come across any good leads from reading the news lately? Hopefully, some good news?! 😅 Feel free to share, but try to tag the source #NewsWriting

#UCWCOMM205 Last week, we talked about the key differences between news writing and academic writing. Does anyone remember what those are? 😊

May this Sonam Lhosar bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity. Let’s welcome the new year with hope and positivity!" #COMM205 @wahibachair.com

#UCWCOMM205 Thank you to @jashk.bsky.social @tamangnishan554.bsky.social @janvidabria.bsky.social and @navpreetnav.bsky.social for debriefing our OGL chats today! 👏 Next week will be @karan9111.bsky.social @ayushtyagi.bsky.social @alexandrakempff.bsky.social and @maira24.bsky.social ☺️

Beautiful sunset! Hoping for more sunshine tomorrow 🌞 #UCWCOMM205

#UCWCOMM205 Writing news?📰 Cut the fluff. ✂️ Keep sentences between 20-25 words for better readability and impact. ✨ Clear writing = better storytelling! ✨ Why do you think short sentences work best? 🤔

I attended CFA career workshop which was held at Granville UCW campus today. There were four panelist mainly talking about the scope of pursuing CFA as a career. #UCWCOMM205

#UCWCOMM205 A reminder that your quiz ✍️will close by the end of today on BrightSpace. Good luck! #MediaWriting

#UCWCOMM205 @nbcuacademy.bsky.social and Chuck Todd has a great video about attribution, On-the-Record & Off-the-Record. What is your biggest takeaway?

This is another test for the #UCWCOMM205 OGL feed

#UCWCOMM205 What are some key takeaways from last class? Have you been trying to apply the 3Cs? #MediaWriting #week3

#UCWCOMM205 Grabbing the readers' attention is vital for any news article. That is why the lead is so crucial in drawing the reader in. This @npr.org training article outlines how to capture the reader's interest.

Hello #UCWCOMM205 and welcome to our #week3 OGL chat!🥳 Here are some feeds to help: 1️⃣ Me or @elvafisher.bsky.social: https://buff.ly/4g9YLbC 2️⃣ Everyone: https://buff.ly/42sBYED PS: Please remember: #3Cs + hashtag in all of your posts😉 We look forward to chatting with you all!

#UCWCOMM205 Where do you get your news from? Which Canadian news sources do you follow? Feel free to tag them here (if you find them 😉)! #NewsWriting #CanadianMedia #Week3

Just found a gem of British comedy. "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" is a classic tale with a twist. Imagine the script is set, the actors in place, rehearsed and ready... then everything goes wrong, on purpose that is. If you want a good laugh, give it a watch. #UCWCOMM205 youtu.be/T7CAEjWIVh0?...

Good morning everyone let’s start our day with some motivation💫🌸 “Morning comes with a chance to start a new day.” #UCWCOMM205 @wahibachair.com