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Media Lab Series

Session 3: Platform Adaptation Review & Story Structure

"Scholarship meets Innovation & Impact"

Learning Worksheet

Learning Objectives

  • Review S2 platform headline assignment and critique adaptation quality.
  • Teach and practice writing leads and story structure for news and platforms.
  • Assign and guide multi-format story adaptation (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).

Key Learning Points

• Headlines get attention, but leads and structure keep readers engaged.

• Each platform requires a different adaptation for maximum clarity and engagement.

• Critique and feedback are essential for improvement.

Reflection Questions

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Independent Task

Challenge

Write a 30-40 word lead for the tuition scenario and adapt it for X and Instagram.

Scenario: A Nigerian university has announced a 15% increase in tuition fees for international students effective next academic year. The university states that this is due to rising operational costs. Students have expressed concern about affordability and access.

Participant Handout

Story Structure & Platform Adaptation

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Headline → Lead → Body → Platform Twist

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Lead: 5Ws, max 40 words, direct & urgent

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Adapt for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok

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Practice: Write, adapt, and share your version

Submission Checklist

Brand Cue

"Scholarship meets Innovation & Impact"

What You Need to Remember

Key Points

  • Leads must be direct, urgent, and answer the 5Ws.
  • Structure: Headline, Lead, Body, Platform Twist.
  • Adaptation for each platform requires understanding its audience and style.
  • Practice and feedback build readiness.

Key Message

Story structure and adaptation are core to media practice.

Clarity, adaptation, and feedback are essential for professional growth.

Quick Self-Check

What makes a lead effective?

How did I adapt my story?

What feedback did I receive?

Reflection Prompts

  1. What lead did I write for the scenario?
  2. How did I adapt it for X and Instagram?
  3. What feedback did I receive?
  4. What will I improve next time?

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Self/Peer Grading Sheet

Anchor every score to observable evidence.

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Lead clarity and relevance

Directness, accuracy, and fit for scenario

Score (0-5):
Evidence Note: 0 / 250

Platform adaptation quality

Appropriateness for X and Instagram

Score (0-5):
Evidence Note: 0 / 250

Deadline & Documentation

Timeline and process evidence

Score (0-5):
Evidence Note: 0 / 250

Reflection depth

Improvement plan clarity

Score (0-5):
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Total Score
0 / 20 Marks

Performance Bands

17 – 20 Industry-Ready Emerging
13 – 16 Progressing Well
09 – 12 Needs Structured Practice

Feedback & Next Action

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