The Conversation File

Ensure you quickly address who, what, where, when, and why.

Submit your idea through the appropriate regional bureau (e.g., The Conversation Canada , The Conversation UK , or The Conversation US ). The Conversation

Put the most important information first. Start with a "short, sharp statement" of the article's facts in the first two sentences to grab the reader's interest. Ensure you quickly address who, what, where, when, and why

Be ready to support all claims with reliable, peer-reviewed sources or government reports. 3. Structure and Writing Style Ensure you quickly address who