

It avoids jargon and delivers its message simply but effectively so that the reader gets the message as quickly as possible.Ībove all, however, plain language is about meeting your readers’ needs, so you need to identify what you know about them. You might not get a grant if you can’t communicate your organization’s purpose in an effective manner.Īccording to communications scholar Richard Wydick, plain language is “clear, concise and correct” communication.

News outlets might not read a news release if they can’t easily find the hook. An unclear article about a program or league might lead to a decrease in registration. While your writing will likely never turn deadly, poor communication can be costly to your organization. Many scholars believe that poorly written memos were partially responsible for the 1986 Challenger disaster, and that unclear writing has led to several dangerous automotive defects. In the next module, we’ll narrow our focus to writing for the web.īut first…did you know that bad writing kills? This module will teach you the nuts and bolts of writing an effective article, whether it will be published in a newsletter, on a website or in a media kit. (If you’re having trouble, identifying newsworthy stories, check out module 3 to learn more.) The bulk of your organization’s news, however, will never reach a journalist. Some of these will end up in newspapers or on television. Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger.Your sports organization is filled with powerful stories. With Williams’ likely departure, shortstop appears to be Lane Forsythe’s position for another season in Starkville. They all have arrived as summer enrollees in Starkville, but they can depart and sign with MLB organizations. Pitchers Bradley Loftin (77) and Colby Holcombe (134) were joined by outfielder Dakota Jordan (177) and catcher Ross Highfill (197) in the MLB.com rankings.

Mississippi State has multiple signees who are likely to hear their name called over the three-day MLB Draft. Williams received offers from programs such as Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Oregon State, per 247Sports. Perfect Game notes Williams’ talent as a two-way player with a 92 mph fastball, but his bat and defense are what made him a top MLB talent. JOHN COHEN: Mississippi State AD trust Chris Lemonis to right the ship In the 2022 class, MLB.com rated him as the No. Williams attended Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas where he has long been a top prospect. Shortstop Jett Williams was selected Sunday by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft. STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball will have a tough time convincing one of its top signees to come to campus. View Gallery: Chris Lemonis: A look at the Mississippi State baseball head coach
