The Stone Center is excited to offer this opportunity to participate in a professional development workshop on Op-Ed research and writing on Inter-American Relations. The workshop will be offered by Tulane Latin American Studies alumnus, Adam Ratzlaff.
What: In this op-ed writing workshop students will learn about the purpose and fundamentals of op-ed writing.
One of the most important components of a liberal arts education is learning how to conduct research and prepare academic papers. However, for those interested in working in policy, one of the most important skills that they can learn is how to distill the complex information learned through research into a condensed format that is more likely to be read by both policymakers and the general public— particularly through op-eds. This is particularly true for those that seek to influence policy—whether locally, nationally, or even globally—through their research. Navigating the op-ed writing and pitch process can, however, be daunting. This Op-Ed Writing Workshop will lay out the purpose and fundamentals of op-ed writing for policy audiences.
Selected students will be invited to work one-on-one with the presenter to go from preliminary draft through the editorial and pitch process to publish them in a reputable foreign affairs or policy site.
Who: Adam Ratzlaff is a specialist and consultant in Inter-American affairs as well as a PhD candidate in International Relations at Florida International University. He is also a member of Diplomatic Courier’s World in 2050 Brain Trust. Ratzlaff has consulted for the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the U.S. Department of State and worked with various organizations on analyzing Inter-American affairs. Ratzlaff is the author or co-author of over 100 public-facing analyses that have been featured in The Times-Picayune, Global Americans, The National Interest, Inkstick, Responsible Statecraft, and West Point’s Modern War Institute, among others. Here is a link to his latest.
RSVP for this workshop by completing our online events form, indicating “Op-Ed Writing Workshop."
