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Got A Story

The purpose of this proforma is to take your research or other activity through some important steps in preparing a media-ready story.

For the Got A Story Form (doc, 113 kb)

Name of person filling out form:
Email:
Phone:
Story ideas
Department:
Mobile:
Explain the research, activity or event which you propose as the media story.
What is the University's involvement?
How would you explain your story at a dinner party?
Who will be affected by this new information?
Draft a story headline
eg: "Pain killer linked to heart risk" Herald Sun, "Local unis look to the world" Australian Financial Review
List any key dates or timing issues related to this story.
Contact details for key people (After hours numbers essential)
Do you have photos/images that go with the story?
 Yes  No
Has the story received media attention before?
List some of the coverage and when it was attained.

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