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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 for story development
Imagine you are a journalist covering a story in the field. You need someone to help you explore new angles, but you are on your own. Would turning to AI help?
Avoiding editorial manipulation
One of the roles of the journalist is to scrutinise the decisions made by politicians and report the implications to the public.
Disinformation and misinformation
Journalists attempting to deal with 'fake news' need to understand the difference between disinformation and misinformation.
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.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) in journalism
Discover why journalists use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to verify information, expose manipulation, and strengthen public trust in the news.
Tips for motivating journalists
Daily news meetings should be inclusive and agenda-setting. Editors must foster a culture of original ideas and risk-taking to keep staff motivated and alert.
Forms of information disorder
With the spread of fake news, journalists need to recognise and understand the different categories, types, elements, and phases of information disorder.
Journalism and propaganda
Journalists must recognise propaganda to avoid spin and deliver factual news. Ensuring the public is properly informed is essential for credible journalism.
How to deal with press releases
Press releases often reflect someone else’s agenda. Discover how to analyse, verify, and transform them into strong, independent journalism.
Discrimination trauma in journalism
Newsrooms committed to diversity, in terms of both staffing and coverage, must also deal with the psychological toll that discrimination takes on journalists.
Organisations offering trauma support for journalists
Check our list of the global networks and non-governmental organisations that provide resources for journalists experiencing stress and psychological trauma.
Planning effective election coverage
Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
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