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Fall Workshop
ABC Easy as Attitude, Basics and Convergence

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University Student Center Building, 900 Oakwood Ave., Ypsilanti

It's time to review, regroup and renew our attitudes, skills and futures in our unique industry. And who better to lead us than veterans, newbies and the public we serve.You'll find all that and more at this day-long workshop for students, advisors, ANYONE who needs a reminder, refresher and rejuvenating look at journalism.

Slated Sessions:
  • Beat Reporting Basics – Geoff Larcom, Ann Arbor News/AnnArbor.com
  • Better Headlines, Better Ledes - Art Brooks, The Detroit News
  • Why Local Content Matters – Jerome Vaughn, WDET-FM
  • Copy Editing Book Camp – Art Brooks, The Detroit News
  • Going Online Only – Mary Morgan, Ann Arbor Chronicle and Dan DuChene, YpsiCiti.com
  • Keeping it Fresh- Sports Beyond the Game – Brittany Braudo, Cleveland Plain Dealer; Brian Calloway, Adrian Telegram; Mike Eckert, Traverse City Record Eagle
  • Adapting to a New Media Environment – Tonja Deegan, WWJ-AM; Josh Smith, Kalamazoo Gazette
  • Cops and Courts Basic - Amalie Nash, Ann Arbor News/AnnArbor.com
  • Digital Photos Tips and Tricks – Eric Bronson, freelancer for ESPN
  • Design Boot Camp/Design Critique Sessions
  • More to be added soon!

Cost: $20 per person for MCPA members; $30 for nonmembers
Free refreshments and parking

RSVP by September 18 to Kevin Devine
kdevine@emich.edu
At-Large Director, Division I
The Eastern Echo, Eastern Michigan University

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