| 1. |
Purpose
of the Internship |
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Editorial
Assistant for the SPAFA Journal |
| 2. |
Description
of Tasks |
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Editing articles
that have been submitted to the Journal. |
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Writing articles
for the Journal. |
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Interviewing
various artists, curators, etc. |
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Additional
duties at SPAFA: editing pieces written by other members of the
SPAFA
staff, composing letters requesting funding for Dr Pisit, attended
the SPAFA seminar
The Way Forward: Changes, Challenges & Consequences for the
Future Development
of Arts & Cultural Institutions in order to give feedback on
the papers being presented. |
| 3. |
Accomplishments |
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helped get the
Journal caught up after several months on inactivity. |
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helped further
move Journal towards Southeast Asian arts, particularly with my interest
in covering the performing arts. |
| 4. |
Problems
Met and How Solved |
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Problem of lack
of tasks during initial month solved by offering to help edit or
write for others at SPAFA. |
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Lack of confidence
about pursuing my ideas for the Journal: Ean gave me the
reigns to allow me to take some initiative; the more comfortable I
was in my role,
the more confident I became. |
| 5. |
Insights/Knowledge
Gained |
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Improvement shown
in both writing and, in particular, editing. |
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Greater understanding
of the publishing industry. |
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Further enhanced
interview skills. |
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Learning about
Southeast Asian arts has given me a far more global outlook on culture,
the world in general and even myself. |
| 6. |
Conclusions
(Did SEAMES meet your expectations?) |
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I had few overall
expectations when I arrived; this role that I have been given at
SPAFA, however, was exactly what I had been hoping to do and am still
thrilled and honoured to have been chosen for this capacity. |
| 7. |
Recommendations
(Focus on things that would improve future internships of Thai Interns) |
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I think that
I have been lucky in getting placed where I have and would hope that
future interns will be placed in centres that reflect their abilities,
regardless of what they may be. |
| 8. |
Future
Plans |
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I hope to further
pursue a career in writing, focusing on one or more of the following
disciplines: journalism, travel writing, arts and culture, play writing
and novels/short stories. This position has given me a great deal
of experience in the editorial process and I may pursue something
in that direction one day as well. |
Task |
Action
Made |
Assigned
By |
Remarks |
| March:
- getting Journal caught up |
- |
edited
several articles, discussed format |
Ean
Lee |
|
|
| Apr-May:
-editing SPAFA documents |
- |
tourist
signage; |
Dr Pisit |
|
|
| May: -
SPAFA correspondence |
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requested
funding for SPAFA conference |
Dr Pisit
|
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small documents,
edited up to 30 of them |
| May: -
second issue, SPAFA Journal |
|
|
Ean Lee |
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gave Ean
further input into what should and should not be included |
June: -SPAFA
seminar, Singapore |
- |
The
Way Forward: Changes,
Challenges and Consequences of Arts and Cultural Institutions |
Kevin Kettle |
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attended
paper presentations; - |
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gave feedback; |
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edited
works for future publication in SPAFA Journal |
Personal
Data: |
| Paul completed
a BA in Ancient and Medieval History at the University of Calgary,
Canada, in 2001. |
| Mr. Margach has
acquired a great deal of writing experience throughout his studies
and again as a volunteer writer for the University of Calgary Gauntlet,
the student newspaper. Additional work and volunteer experience has
enabled Paul to develop skills in public speaking, customer service,
leadership and merchandising. Throughout his employment history with
the Gauntlet, Chapters and the City of Calgary, Paul has acquired
numerous computer, research and analytical skills. |
| Furthermore,
Paul has a keen interest in travelling, reading and enjoying a wide
variety of music. |
