2008 Year in Review

CCC Best Writing Practices

Clinton Community College will offer Best Writing Practices on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the CCC Learning Center, 944 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton.

In writing for the non-fiction market, it is essential that we have credibility in our work. We have to get accurate material, get our facts straight, double check the information that people give in interviews. The same thing is true for fiction writing. People want to find the stories to be believable. But gathering information and doing research can take a lot of time. What are some good research tools for writers? What are some excellent research methods? How do we form the questions correctly so that we stay on track in gathering information? When do we need permission to use specific information?

This workshop will give practical tips on accuracy and speed in our research. Cost of the program is $ 35. To register, call 1-888-336-3907 or 563/244-7100 and request class # 54840.

The instructor is Dr. John Throop of The Summit Planning Group Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Throop has presented nonprofit and management training workshops throughout the Midwest since 1992. He has 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector as a board member, volunteer, executive director and consultant. He received his D.Min. in 1995 from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California focusing on organizational development in religious organizations. He has been president of The Summit Planning Group for nine years. The Summit Planning Group is a Peoria-based nonprofit and public agency consulting and training firm that has served over 100 organizations throughout the United States. Clients have included the American Red Cross, Prevent Child Abuse America, Habitat for Humanity and numerous community-based nonprofits, public libraries, health departments and community colleges. Since 1997, Dr. Throop has presented nonprofit workshops at Clinton Community College.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
September 18, 2008