University of California
News & Information Outreach
Field by field instructions
Stories have three main sections:
- The Issue - Identify the situation or need. Tell people why they should care that a particular problem is being addressed by your project.
- What ANR has done? - Briefly describe your approach to developing a science-based solution to the issue. Describe what resources were invested, include any and all cooperation between UC ANR campus and county units to illustrate the strength of the research/extension continuum. Identify the target audience.
- The Payoff - Describe the documented or potential outcomes/impact of your efforts, such as program participants' behavioral change, dollars saved, or damage prevented as a result of your project/program. You may also include project deliverables (activities and products) and participation.