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| OUT8142 - Interpretive Writing and the Process of Interpretation |
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| Writing about the resource is a task for which many U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees from refuges, hatcheries, ecological services, and external affairs programs often find themselves responsible without any formal training. Interpretation is a skill that can help you link audience interest to resource values. This course articulates and explores the fundamental purpose and principles of interpretation. Clear interpretive writing is critical to the public’s comprehension of resource issues, themes, and values. The course content includes definition of interpretive writing versus creative writing; effective writing for a variety of audiences and media; and the creation of memorable images and ideas that build connections between audience members and the resource before, during, after — or even instead of — an actual visit. |
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2 semester hours |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Anyone involved with visitor services, public use, or outreach programs, including project leaders, natural resource managers, environmental educators, interpretive staff, outreach specialists, outdoor recreation planners, park rangers, and anyone writing about natural resource or cultural topics for public audiences. |
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- Prepare effective interpretive writing that cohesively develops a relevant idea or ideas, without relying on a recital of a chronological narrative or related facts;
- Prepare effective interpretive writing that provides opportunities for the audience to form intellectual and emotional connections with the resource and its values, meanings, and significance; and
- Describe the Process of Interpretation model for developing and writing meaningful interpretive products.
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| Length: 4.5 days/32 hours |
Availability: Annually |
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Matt Gay |
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Matt_Gay@fws.gov |
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304/876 7654 |
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National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
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