There are different types of writers and you’ll identify their differences based on what they write. As a development communicator, the things that you write are mostly about development. You address problems, spread awareness, and come up with a solution. Writing with a purpose is like making a change.
How can we know if a topic is development-oriented? The three characteristics listed below are what I got from Bryan Lawas — a development communication alumna.
Process-based
A development-oriented topic should answer the questions: What is the problem? Why ? How is it done? and What is needed to get it done?
In answering these questions, you’re providing factual information for your audience. You process and present your ideas in detailed. It makes your audience think that your article is real.
highlights positive social change
A development-oriented topic should highlight positive social change where it addresses issues and makes up with different solutions to make a better change.
focuses on the marginalized sector
Marginalized people should be prioritized because they are treated as insignificant by the society. This means that their voices are too weak to be heard. Taking this program for almost two months made me learn that, development communicators’ role is like amplifier’s. We make these voices strong in order for it to be heard.
A topic can be considered as development-oriented if it’s about the problems that the marginalized people are facing; if it’s about poverty. The goal of it is to address problems or raise issues to spread awareness and to seek help.
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