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This section contains training article written for those who have mastered the basic requirements for producing high-quality ethical journalism and who want to know more. It covers how to deal with fake news, how to spot and manage disinformation and misinformation, the use of data journalism, and using AI in news production. See our site map to scroll down the complete list.

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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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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.
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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.
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How to run an effective news meeting

Here we offer 50 suggestions for helping editors run stimulating news meetings that guarantee a steady stream of original stories.
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Climate change glossary

The following is a list of some of the common climate change terms used by scientists, environmental agencies, governments, activists, and journalists.
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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."
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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.
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How to detect AI-generated images

How can journalists identifying fake photographs with so many dramatic images being shared at speed on social media.
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Lessons

Lesson: Systems thinking for journalists

This lesson plan is designed to help journalism students understand how to apply systems thinking to their news stories in order to develop more comprehensive reports.
Training of Trainers

Designing a media training plan

A well-designed media training plan could make the difference between the success and the failure of a media business.
Basics

The questions every journalist should ask

There are six questions that journalists should consider asking. They are What? Why? When? How? Where? and Who?
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