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Our advanced 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. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
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Systems thinking for journalists

Systems thinking empowers journalists to provide deeper more meaningful news coverage by moving beyond surface-level reporting to uncover underlying related facts.
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The glossary of Information disorder

The following information disorder glossary is designed to help journalists understand the most common terms used.
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Journalism and activism

Can a journalist also be an activist for a cause without compromising the core editorial values of journalism?
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The essential role of journalism

Journalism isn’t just reporting, it’s witnessing history, challenging power, amplifying unheard voices, and making sense of a chaotic world.
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Updating an online news item

Journalists working on a news website are responsible for publishing content on every device their users to turn to in order to access information.
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Data journalism – resources and tools

We have compiled a list of some of the leading resources and tools that are available for those starting out in data journalism.
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Handling story leaks and tip-offs

A critical factor for journalists when handling and disseminating leaked material is the need to take account of the motives of the leaker.
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How to create a structured news report

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Workshop: The active and passive voices in news

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Basics

How to carry out an interview remotely

Here we look at some of the important issues journalists face when interviewing sources in another location via electronic media rather than face-to-face and in real time.
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