This module was written for trainee journalists in Zimbabwe who were keen to learn how to produce in-depth video reports about life in their remote rural communities.

There will be times when a news story is withheld from publication, we look at why, what changes might be needed, and how to make sure a story is ethical and legally safe.

How do we know what is “news”? There are millions of things going on in the world all the time and only some of them become news stories.

How can journalists identifying fake photographs with so many dramatic images being shared at speed on social media.

The benefits and dangers of using artificial intelligence in journalism and news production

Data journalism, also known as data-driven journalism, is the process of finding, understanding, and processing information in order to produce news stories.

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.

Journalists must ensure that the material they use in coverage has a clear editorial purpose. Where that material is likely to offend, there need to be clear warnings of what is coming up.

Without integrity your journalism is untrustworthy and suspect. Integrity is essential if a journalist wants to investigate issues, shine a light in dark places, and to dig where others don't.

Selecting, training and organising a strong news team is a challenge in any circumstances, but doing so in a refugee camp with no resources is an amazing achievement. One editor explains how it was done.

The news producer has an essential role to play in any news organisation. Their job is to ensure that the material that is published is of the highest quality.

Social media has fundamentally disrupted the media landscape, forcing traditional outlets to confront their operational models and redefine their role in a rapidly evolving information ecosystem.

Is your news organisation and its output male dominated? Are women fairly represented in newsroom leadership roles and the stories covered?

Sales is one of the most important elements of a media company's commercial strategy. The sustainability of the business relies on its ability to generate income.

Launching a community radio station is a complicated exercise with lots of overlapping elements. The most important thing to do, before you do anything else, is to stop and think.

In this scenario we look at a situation where a journalist is faced with breaking the law in order to gather essential information for informing the public debate.

In this scenario a reporter covering a story about medical malpractice in a hospital discovers that the consultant involved is a relative. What should they do?

In this scenario a political correspondent working for a broadcaster is asked to speak at an event organised by a political party - but there is a catch.

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.

One of the first steps in delivering training is to articulate the ground rules. Participants need to know what to expect and what is expected of them