Thursday, July 11, 2013

Calling All Writers for the Next NewsLINC

Fancy getting published in English?

Some of your classmates already have! And you've been invited to submit an article for the fall edition of our NewsLINC magazine.

Check out the ideas below for a topic and post your first draft on your blog by August 10, 2013.

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.
Bios
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
Occasions or events that result in celebration!
·     Share a personal success story (big or small)
·     Write about a special/milestone 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. Some ideas for the fall:
·     Thanksgiving
·     Halloween
·     Remembrance Day
·     Back to school
·     Fall colours
·     Fall fairs
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

Monday, July 1, 2013

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