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How do I write a UC Delivers?

UC Delivers is a blog for compelling impact stories with measured outcomes that communicate how your program contributes public value.

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Title

Use active language and condition change. Example: 4-H increases civic engagement

Social media summary

This quick, 200 character summary is ideal for use on social media. Briefly describe the results or outcomes of the project and use a number when available (i.e. percentage of participants who reported changes in learning or behavior, dollars or acre-foot of water saved, measured changes in fumigant applications, reduction in pest incidence, etc.). Frame it in big picture language -- UC ANR's public value on an issue California/ Californians are facing-- and leave the full details for the rest of the story.

Examples:

  • University of California, Berkeley researchers found that California’s efforts to cut emissions have bolstered the state’s economy and created more than 37,000 jobs.
  • After attending a 4-H Summer Academy, 95% of youth participants reported they would like to be a leader in their community.

Main Article

The entire post should be about 500 words (and no more than 1000). All UC Delivers posts must be formatted in a standard three-part structure (the issue, how UC delivers, and the impact) and include at least one photo.

The Issue

Answer WHY was this project necessary? What is the challenge this project is trying to address? Help the reader understand why this project is important and for whom. Be brief. Use numbers when possible.

How UC Delivers

Describe WHAT was done for this project, including details on who did it, how they did it, when they did it, where they did it, and who was served/reached/participated. Be detailed but concise and use concrete numbers when possible. Optional: Include block quote from community partner or collaborator, highlighting UC ANR’s role. (In text editor portion, select text and apply block quote style from dropdown.)

The Impact

Describe the impact or results from the project. Answer the question, SO WHAT? What difference did this project make to address The Issue? This is your longest section and the most important part of your blog post.

  • Describe your participant outcomes (i.e., changes in knowledge, attitude, skills; changes in behavior or practices; changes in policy or decision-making) and include any relevant data (i.e. X% of people gained Y skill.).
  • Explain how the project contributes to UC ANR’s condition changes and public values. Cite existing research/literature to make the connection.
  • Discuss how the project, or the benefits from the project, will continue. Include any goals, next steps, or future directions that will follow or result from the project.

Optional: Include block quote from member of clientele group, highlighting difference UC ANR’s efforts made in their lives. (In text editor portion, select text and apply block quote style from dropdown.)

Photos

All UC Delivers posts must have at least one photo. Any photos with members of the public must have media release forms per UC ANR's and/or your statewide program's guidelines.