Webinar write 100 or 200 words about a topic

Webinar for Write: 100 or 200
Words About A Topic Tasks
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The Big Picture
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Writing for one of the world’s largest Q&A sites
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Your answers will be resources for millions of people
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With well-researched, high-quality work comes more opportunity
Your Mission: Provide well-researched, credible
answers to specified questions.
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Agenda
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Review the HIT and instructions
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Clarify three main answer instances
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Inverted Answer Pyramid
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Very Important Points
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Resources
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Writing Guidelines
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Answer Type Requirements
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General Reference versus Opinion

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Step 1: Read the question. Review
the Answer Type.
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Step 2: Research the topic using
approved, reliable resources
(examples listed below.)
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Step 3: Answer the question in the
first box.
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Step 4: Check below the first box
if you were able to answer the
question directly in the first
sentence.
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Step 5: Expand upon the answer
to the question by providing more
details in the second box.
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Step 6: Provide at least one of
your approved resources.
Take a look!
Answer Instance – First-Sentence Answer
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Directly answer the question as
concisely as possible.
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No Fluff
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No lead in prepositional
phrases
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Check the box that says you were
able to provide a direct answer
the question.
First-Sentence Answer
First Box - The most important information goes
at the beginning of the answer. It’s either a First
Sentence Answer, a First Box Answer or a Succinct
Summary Answer.
Supporting Information -
Enhance and build on the first box with
information from your sources that is
relevant to and explains or expands upon
the information in the first box.
Relevant,
But Not
Essential
Inverted Answer Pyramid
Answer Instance – First-Box Answer
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First Box - The most important information goes
at the beginning of the answer. It’s either a First
Sentence Answer, a First Box Answer or a Succinct
Summary Answer.
Supporting Information -
Enhance and build on the first box with

information from your sources that is
relevant to and explains or expands
upon the information in the first box.
Relevant,
But Not
Essential -
If you have additional
information that
needs to be included
to complete the
answer or that
doesn’t fit well in
box 2 you can
add a third
Paragraph.
How tall is the Empire State Building?
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Direct answer in first sentence. Second or
third sentence with additional
information.
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Direct answer boxed checked!
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Second paragraph with supporting
information.
Inverted Answer Pyramid
Answer Instance – Succinct Summary In First Box
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Refer to the Inverted
Pyramid!

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If the answer is relative or if there
are multiple options:
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Find a credible source and
use the most relevant
information within that
source to answer it.
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Include a list of options in
the following sentences.
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Mention that there are a
variety of options and
include the most prominent
one.
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Do not check the box that says
you were able to provide a direct
answer the question.
Accident repairs vary widely in cost based on the severity
and location of the damage as well as the make and model
of the car. In general, small dent repairs are priced per inch
(typically $60-$110 per inch) according to Kelly Blue Book.
While costs vary, experts agree that the
cost to repair even minor damage is on
the rise. According to a 2011 report
issued by the IIHS, the average cost of
repair for collision claims submitted to
insurance companies was $4,047.

Experts agree that you should obtain at
least two quotes to ensure you are
getting a fair deal as quoted rates from
one repair shop to the next can vary by
as much as 50%.

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How much does it cost to repair a fender bender?
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Answer Instance – Super Short Answer
First Box - The most important information goes
at the beginning of the answer. It’s either a First
Sentence Answer, a First Box Answer or a Succinct
Summary Answer.
Supporting Information -
Enhance and build on the first box with
information from your sources that is
relevant to and explains or expands
upon the information in the first box.
Relevant,
But Not
Essential -
If you have additional
information that
needs to be included
to complete the
answer or that
doesn’t fit well in

box 2 you can
add a third
Paragraph.
Inverted Answer Pyramid
How do you spell the sound a chicken makes?
In English, the sound a chicken makes is
generally spelled "cluck." Some choose to
spell this sound as "bock."
Very Important Points
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Resources
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Use references within the copy to show credibility.
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Use official company/organization names, not websites, within
copy. Put URL of your resource at bottom of HIT.
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“According to Consumer Reports…”
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NOT “According to ConsumerReports.org…”
CrowdSource Style Guide
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Review Writing Guidelines and Sources Information!
Very Important Points
Refer to Answer Guidelines (in HIT Instructions) for details about how to stay objective!
CrowdSource Style Guide
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These are also Very Important Points.
Refer to Inverted Answer Pyramid!

“What are the best
Christmas presents for
men?”
-Find a few credible sources
(Men's magazine and GQ)
Let’s do this!
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