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Developing a Program-In-Action Story
Susan DerrickComprehensive Cancer Control Branch
Division of Cancer Prevention and ControlMay 16, 2008
Our purpose today is:
• Assist you with or enhance your writing of a success story
• How to Develop a Program-in –Action Story
• Begin discussing/drafting/planning your own story
NCI
NACCHO
ICC
LAF
CDD
ACOS
NAACCR
C-Change
CDC
ACS
CCCPartners
National CCC Partners
Success stories are about programs-in-action
• Progress•Achievements•Lessons Learned•Request for Action
CDC uses stories to -
• Educate decision-makers• Obtain needed resources• Demonstrate that funds are well spent• Respond to public inquiries• Inform other grantees
Format• Descriptive title• Program name• Statement of public health issue• Description of the activity
Include beneficiary/audience and partners
• Results (quantify when possible)• Impact & implications for future work• Contact information
Style• Get to the point right away• Use plain language• Be concise• Use only facts• Avoid passive voice• Include direct quotes• Limit use of acronyms• Avoid jargon
Comprehensive Cancer Control = Team Effort
• We cannot do things alone
• We can make a difference using a “team approach”
Thank you!
Susan Derrick
Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Phone: (770) 488-3070
Email: [email protected]