Academic content writing syllabus

2 Month Internship Plan

Objective:

To train interns in academic scriptwriting, research methodology, video content creation, and other related skills to produce high-quality pre-recorded YouTube content (minimum of 200 scripts/videos) while aligning with current YouTube algorithms and audience engagement strategies.

Week 1: Orientation and Foundation

Day 1-2: Orientation

• Introduction to the institute's vision, expertise, and expectations.

• Overview of Rabindrik Psychotherapy and its application in video content creation.

• Discussion of YouTube goals, audience engagement strategies, and current algorithm insights.

Day 3-5: Foundational Classes by Mentors

• Class Topics:

1. Basics of academic scriptwriting and storytelling techniques.

2. Understanding YouTube algorithms, SEO strategies, and audience behavior.

3. Overview of Canva and PowerPoint for designing visuals.

4. Introduction to research methodology and conducting literature reviews.

Intern Tasks:

• Review sample YouTube videos and scripts to analyze tone, style, and audience engagement.

• Familiarize themselves with tools (SPSS, R, Canva, Excel) and resources provided by the mentors.

Weeks 2-4: Training and Content Creation

Mentor Classes and Workshops

• Week 2:

1. Writing descriptions for YouTube videos with a focus on clarity and SEO.

2. Conducting effective literature reviews to ensure research-backed content.

3. Basics of psychometrics, behavioral economics, and research methodology (relevant to video topics).

• Week 3:

1. Advanced academic communication and creative writing for video scripts.

2. Data analysis and interpretation using SPSS, R, and Excel.

3. Creating visually engaging PowerPoint/Canva slides.

• Week 4:

1. Mixed topics: Integrating Rabindrik Psychotherapy with school psychology.

2. Planning an interconnected video content strategy for a series.

Intern Tasks:

• Draft and revise scripts under mentor guidance.

• Conduct literature reviews on assigned topics (Statistics, Psychometrics, Music Therapy).

• Design visual aids for videos using Canva or PowerPoint.

• Create SEO-optimized YouTube video descriptions.

Weeks 5-7: Independent Content Creation and Collaboration

Intern Tasks:

• Each intern will independently create 10-15 high-quality scripts per week.

• Collaborate on designing visuals for their scripts.

• Conduct keyword research for optimizing video titles and descriptions.

• Analyze engagement metrics of past YouTube videos to refine content strategy.

Mentor Support:

• Weekly feedback sessions to review scripts and visuals.

• Advanced workshops on behavioral economics, statistics, and audience psychology for impactful storytelling.

Week 8: Final Review and Presentation

Intern Tasks:

• Complete all assigned scripts (aim for 200 collectively between interns).

• Present their best 5 scripts, visuals, and descriptions to mentors.

• Submit a short report reflecting on their learning and contributions.

Mentor Tasks:

• Provide final feedback on their scripts and visuals.

• Conduct a closing session on career opportunities in academic communication and YouTube content creation.

Post-Internship Benefits

For the Interns:

• Mastery of academic scriptwriting, YouTube strategies, and tools like SPSS, R, Canva, and Excel.

• A strong portfolio of completed scripts and visuals.

• Exposure to research-backed topics like Rabindrik Psychotherapy, Music Therapy, Behavioral Economics, etc.

• Letters of recommendation highlighting their skills and contributions.

• Opportunity to publish review articles under the guidance of the institute.

For the Institute:

• Completion of at least 200 pre-recorded scripts for engaging YouTube videos.

• Enhanced video content strategy aligned with current algorithms.

• Long-term benefit from interns trained to produce consistent, high-quality content.

• Opportunities to scale up audience engagement and expand digital reach.

• Scope to publish review article based on outcome.

Implementation Strategy for YouTube Algorithm

1. Engaging Thumbnails and Titles: Interns will design compelling thumbnails and optimize titles with keywords.

2. SEO-Optimized Descriptions: Video descriptions will include keywords, timestamps, and call-to-action phrases.

3. Content Consistency: Regular uploads (2-3 videos per week) to build audience loyalty.

4. Audience Interaction: Encourage likes, shares, and comments to boost video visibility.

5. Playlist Creation: Group videos into playlists by topic for increased watch time.