Advanced

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

Information disorder – mapping the landscape

Engaging viewers and listeners

Avoiding bias during election coverage

Investigating election irregularities

Creating a current affairs programme

In this article we look at the steps involved in creating a news and current affairs programme based on the needs of the target audience.

Making documentaries for radio

Documentaries are in-depth stories told in a more interesting way. A great documentary engages listeners and puts them at the heart of the storytelling.

Investigating election irregularities

What should journalists look out for when covering elections? We look at five areas.

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."

Journalists often witness challenging and traumatic events which can have a profound impact on the individual, their reporting, the victims, and the audience. We look at the help available for dealing with stress and trauma.

Managing a news website’s front page

The journalist in charge of a news website is like a shopkeeper who sets out their stall. If the items are badly displayed the customer might miss them, if they are not fresh people won't buy them.

What is data journalism?

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