Webinar write 100 or 200 words about a topic

• Step 4: Check below the first box if you were able to answer the question directly in the first sentence.. First-Sentence Answer First Box - The most important information goes at the

Webinar for Write: 100 or 200

Words About A Topic Tasks

The Big Picture

• Writing for one of the world’s largest Q&A sites

• Your answers will be resources for millions of people

• With well-researched, high-quality work comes more opportunity

Your Mission: Provide well-researched, credible

answers to specified questions.

• Review the HIT and instructions

• Clarify three main answer instances

• Inverted Answer Pyramid

• Very Important Points

• Resources

• Writing Guidelines

• Answer Type Requirements

• General Reference versus Opinion

• Step 1: Read the question Review

the Answer Type

• Step 2: Research the topic using

approved, reliable resources

(examples listed below.)

• Step 3: Answer the question in the

first box

• Step 4: Check below the first box if

you were able to answer the

question directly in the first

sentence

• Step 5: Expand upon the answer

to the question by providing more

details in the second box

• Step 6: Provide at least one of

your approved resources

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Answer Instance – First-Sentence Answer

• Directly answer the question as concisely as possible

• No Fluff

• No lead in prepositional phrases

• 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

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?

• Direct answer in first sentence Second or third sentence with additional

information

• Direct answer boxed checked!

• Second paragraph with supporting information.

Inverted Answer Pyramid

Answer Instance – Succinct Summary In First Box

Refer to the Inverted

Pyramid!

• If the answer is relative or if there

are multiple options:

• Find a credible source and

use the most relevant

information within that

source to answer it.

• Include a list of options in

the following sentences.

• Mention that there are a

variety of options and

include the most prominent

one.

• 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%

http://www.foxbusiness.co m/personal-finance/2011/0 9/29/why-46-car-repair-now -costs-051/

How much does it cost to repair a fender bender?

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

• Resources

• Use references within the copy to show credibility

• Use official company/organization names, not websites, within

copy Put URL of your resource at bottom of HIT

• “According to Consumer Reports…”

• NOT “According to ConsumerReports.org…”

CrowdSource Style Guide

Review Writing Guidelines and Sources Information!

Very Important Points

Refer to Answer Guidelines (in HIT Instructions) for details about how to stay objective!

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)

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