When reporting from a conflict zone a journalist needs to be sensitive, understand history and cultural issues, and put people first

In this lesson we look at the questions a journalists should consider asking.

This article was written for a group of young citizen reporters from remote rural communities in Zimbabwe who were learning how to become journalists.

We have compiled a list of some of the leading resources and tools that are available for those starting out in data journalism.

Journalists attempting to deal with 'fake news' need to understand the difference between disinformation and misinformation.

A critical factor for journalists when handling and disseminating leaked material is the need to take account of the motives of the leaker.

A media organisation will be judged on the accuracy and reliability of its journalism, which must be well-sourced, supported by strong evidence, examined and tested, clear and unambiguous. Verified facts must form the basis of all news, not rumour or speculation.

Reliable journalism is based on applying strict editorial ethics to all we do so that we can examine the issues that have the most impact on the lives of our audience.

For journalists, being impartial means presenting information without demonstrating favouritism towards any specific viewpoint or party.

Big stories happen out of the blue. And when they do newsrooms have to spring into action immediately.

A converged newsroom operates like a 'content factory', with a centralised 'command and control' desk responsible for all news intake, production and output.

In this article we look at the 'content value matrix, a tool designed to help media managers prioritise effort and resources on the stories that really matter to the target audience.

Introducing a converged news operation is rarely easy. Those trying to introduce changes in workflows, roles and responsibilities are often met with resistance.

The corporate plan is the most important tool in a media chief executive’s toolbox. Without it the media organisation can become lost and directionless.

In this example, we were asked at short notice to help produce a televised debate between political candidates before a general election. We had three-and-half weeks to make it happen.

In this scenario a reporter tells the newsdesk that she has a strong news story only to find that the facts were not as they seemed.

You are a local newspaper reporter sent out to doorstep a bereaved family but you lie to your news editor because you are reluctant to intrude on their grief. 

In this scenario a journalist comes across information that changes the focus of a story the editor had asked them to write. Should they include it or withhold it.

Thorough research is the essential if you are to deliver high-impact media training. Never accept a brief from media managers without question - they could be wrong and often are.

The 'Optimism Index' is a tool designed for trainers of group journalism sessions to gauge and ultimately improve the participants' hope for the future.

Training of Trainers (ToT) courses are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to train others.