Advanced

For those who have mastered the basic requirements for producing quality journalism and want to know more.

Data journalism – resources and tools

Advanced

Brand values in news

Advanced

Creating a current affairs programme

Climate change – tone and language

Journalism and activism

Journalists and politicians

Journalism, trauma and stress

Editing audio for radio news

We edit audio because we do not always have the time on air to broadcast a whole interview, but it's important we do it well.

The use of idioms in journalism

Journalists producing serious news coverage must always write in a way that is clear, accurate, free from jargon.

Handling breaking news

Journalists need to have a system in place for covering a breaking news story in order to know who does what and when.

Old news is no news, updates are essential

Journalism involves an ongoing commitment to update and rework the material we are producing to ensure that it remains relevant, reflects latest developments, and continues to inform.

Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.

Specialisation in journalism

Some journalists decide to become specialists in specific areas, such as health, crime, the environment etc. These are known as "rounds" or "beats."

Climate change – tone and language

Climate change is a complex and urgent story, demanding careful consideration of tone and language from the journalists covering the issue.

Information disorder – mapping the landscape

Information disorder is everywhere according to journalist Claire Wardle. Here she sets out the categories that reporters need to be aware of and research.