Advanced journalism

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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Dealing with fake news

Media experts share their advice on how to deal with fake news
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Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
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Setting online news priorities

Modern news sites act as converged content factories, delivering information across all user devices through a streamlined, multi-platform digital newsroom.
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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.
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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.
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Journalism that AI will trust and promote

What must journalists do to ensure news stories perform well in AI and search queries? The answer might surprise those who think algorithms favour clickbait.
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How journalists hold power to account

Discover how public service journalism exposes abuses of authority, ensuring politicians, bosses, and public servants face the consequences of their actions.
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When interviewees dodge your questions

Question avoidance is something every journalist faces. Here we look at common tactics, what they mean, and how to handle them.
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Media safety during elections

Journalists covering elections should never carry a weapon, should have first aid training, dress appropriately, listen to the locals and avoid confrontation.
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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.
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Interviewing without questions

Some interviews don't have to be a rigid question-and-answer session. A more conversational approach - without asking a single question - can sometimes yield richer insights.
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Understanding post-truth in journalism

For journalists, post-truth is a direct challenge to our mission to inform the public debate with verified facts. Here is how to handle post-truth content.

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