Thursday, June 28, 2012

NewsLINC Topics for the Fall Issue


Good news, folks. The topics for our seasonal NewsLINC magazine are now available. Please send me the first draft by mid-August! And best wishes on getting published!


Category
Description / Idea Prompts

Activity
Submissions reflecting sports and leisure activities.
Arts
Submissions related to the arts (visual arts, crafts, design, dance, film, literature, music, theatre).
·     Write a short story or poem.
·     Share your artistic talent/hobby.
·     Provide a review of your favourite book / movie / artist / etc.
Bio
Student profiles that exclude information about birth date or age.
Canada
Submissions which highlight Canada.
·     How do you describe Canada to your friends or family living abroad?
·     What do you like about living in Canada?
·     Write about a famous Canadian personality, landmark, historical event, etc.
·     Recommend places to visit or day trips in Ontario / Canada
Celebration
Student success stories or special life events.
·     Share a personal success story (big or small)
·     Write about a special life event (wedding, birth, anniversary, etc.)
·     Write about a traditional celebration
General
If the submission does not fit with any of the other categories.
Heritage
Student reflections about their homeland or ethnic origins.
·     What do you miss the most about your homeland?
·     Describe a custom from your homeland
·     Write about where you came from
Recipe
Special recipes that have not been reproduced from the web or a book.
Seasonal
Submissions related to seasonal themes.  Suggestions for the fall edition:
·     Thanksgiving
·     Halloween
·     Remembrance Day
·     Back to school
·     Fall colours
·     Fall harvest
Settlement
Student settlement stories.
·     Share a funny story about settling in Canada
·     What has surprised you the most?
·     What are some of the challenges you have faced?
·     What or who has helped you to adjust?
Skills
Tips, challenges and experiences related to finding work, working or learning in Canada.
·     Workplace culture
·     Looking for work / networking / volunteering
·     Studying / learning new skills


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