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Advanced Journalism
Our advanced journalism section explores specialised topics for experienced journalists seeking to deepen their expertise. Develop your skills in data journalism, multimedia storytelling, investigative techniques, and complex narrative structures that elevate reporting to the next level. All our material is free to download, adapt and use.
Using AI in journalism
Media organisations using AI should set clear newsgathering and production guidelines to protect journalistic integrity and maintain audience trust.
Editorial independence during elections
Election coverage is one of the most critical responsibilities of the media. It shapes public discourse, informs voters, and plays a vital role in safeguarding democracy.
Dealing with algorithmic bias in news
Journalists need to be trained in how to recognise and deal with algorithm bias in order to counter the speed and scale at which biased content spreads.
Planning effective election coverage
Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
Covering climate change
Reporting on climate change presents journalists with major hurdles, as it's a topical, controversial subject rooted in complex scientific research.
Trauma and stress in exile journalism
Journalists working in exile have to cope with a complex and unique mix of trauma and stress that needs resilience and support in order to manage and overcome.
Health reporting for beginners
Most journalists are generalists, who can cover any kind of story. But there is also a place for specialists, providing expertise on particular subjects.
The sub-editor: roles, skills, and responsibilities
What does a sub-editor do? This guide covers the core skills, key responsibilities, and modern demands of sub-editing across print and digital newsrooms.
False equivalence and false balance
Journalists can sometimes present an inaccurate or false version of events by trying too hard to 'balance' a story or incorrectly treating elements of a story as being roughly equal.
Self-censorship in journalism
Self-censorship in journalism is where a reporter or news outlet chooses to soften, alter, or completely drop a story that should otherwise be told.
Spotting errors in your own writing
Spotting mistakes after hitting publish is a journalist's nightmare. Here, veteran journalists share tips for catching errors when writing news stories.
Why follow-up journalism matters
Most news stories need following up. If the original has any value, there will be angles worth developing. If you fail to do so, you let your audience down.
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