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International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. Africa Regional Center (IIRR-ARC). Introducing…. The Writeshop Process. Producing publications is costly. The Usual Way. •  It takes time. •   It takes space. •   During the process manuscripts may get lost. .

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International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

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  1. International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Africa Regional Center (IIRR-ARC)

  2. Introducing… The Writeshop Process

  3. Producing publications • is costly The Usual Way •  It takes time •  It takes space •  During the process manuscripts may get lost

  4. • Upon completion, • manuscript may not • be printed

  5. Publishing the • manuscript does • not guarantee that • the document will • be distributed or • used. • The printed books are either too technical or too • expensive – they remain on shelves. Unread

  6. To help development organizations (Government, NGOs, CBO) document lessons and innovative practices The need • To package relevant information in easy to read language of field level agents • To simplify scientific and research findings for the benefit of common people • To encourage the people at the grass root to tell their story

  7. To package development information in multiple forms to meet the needs of diverse groups to benefit a wider community The need • To determine fast and effective mechanism to disseminate development information to a wider community • To develop the skills of non-trained writers and link them with trained writers and editors.

  8. The Writeshop Process The fast and efficient way of documenting knowledge and experiences

  9. The aim of the Writeshop is to develop, revise and put material into final form as quickly as possible, taking full advantage of the various workshop participants. The aim of the Writeshop

  10. It brings together experts (farmers,researchers, • extension workers together with artists, editors, • desktop publishing specialists) to document • lessons and experiences on commonly identified • themes. The Writeshop Process • It simplifies scientific terminologies for • comprehension by lay persons • It is an effective mechanism to document and • evaluate impact stories and changes

  11. It develops the writing skills of Writeshop participants The Writeshop Process • Through the process, publications are produced • within a short period • Practical cases illustrate the principles • The process is an opportunity for the formation of non-formal networks between participants

  12. The Writeshop Process is an Opportunity for people… • Peoplein areas with limited access to information • People who cannot read and write but they have a lot of knowledge on issues to do with their own development

  13. Opportunity for People... • indigenous people --- Specialized knowledge • Where their indigenous knowledge has never been documented

  14. Opportunity for People... • Real people in… Research and educational institutions • They need to communicate technical and scientific information in ways common people can understand

  15. Opportunity for People... • Real people in… Special circumstances • Giving voice to the voiceless

  16. IIRR has adapted the process to: Produce brochures, posters, leaflets etc… Develop various tools like capacity assessment, HIV/AIDS mainstreaming Prepare position and scientific papers Simplify scientific papers for use by extension agents and farmers Develop training materials and modules Field guides and manuals Adaptations

  17. The Process

  18. Identify information/knowledge gap • Set the topic • Hold consultative meetings with stakeholders • Set the list of content • Decide on the size of each section • Select resource persons • Identify Writeshop staff: editors, artists and designers • Write the draft manuscripts • Prepare logistics for the Writeshop Preparation

  19. Presenting Draft 1

  20. The first draft is presented to participants using appropriate tools

  21. Participants critic the draft and suggest illustrations

  22. Designers lay out the draft

  23. The draft is then edited and re- written

  24. Presenting Draft 2

  25. The author presents the revised draft • The participants critic the second draft • They also comment on the illustrations • The draft is Re -written/revised

  26. Presenting Draft 3

  27. •   Participants make their final comments • The comments are included in the final revision

  28. Final revisions and proof reading is done The manuscript is now ready for final editing and printing

  29. Examples of books published using the Writeshop Process

  30. The Writeshop process: An opportunity for partnership… IIRR has worked with many organizations to produce publications on different themes. Care Kenya and Care International Regional Land Management Unit (RELMA) Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)

  31. The Writeshop process: An opportunity for partnership… AMREF ITDG Kenya Catholic Organizations for Relief and Development Aid (Cordaid) Commission for Advancement of Women (CAW)

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