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Engaging viewers and listeners

TV and radio presenters need to connect with the audience, building trust and respect. Here Riz Khan shares some tips for engaging viewers and listeners.
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The importance of keeping records

Journalists who want to inform the audience need to keep records so that they can add context to breaking news stories without having to rely on others for background information
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The use of idioms in journalism

Journalists producing serious news coverage must always write in a way that is clear, accurate, free from jargon.
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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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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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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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Using AI as a newsroom tool

The benefits and dangers of using artificial intelligence in journalism and news production
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Journalism, trauma and stress

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.

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Workshop: The active and passive voices in news

Many news stories are about action which journalists need to capture in their writing and grab the attention of the audience. Here we look at how using the active voice can improve writing. 

Module: Delivering training for media professionals

This free educational module provides an outline for teaching senior journalists the skills needed for developing and delivering effective training for media professionals.

Lesson: Using the right words

This lesson plan is designed to teach students the power of words and how to use them when writing a piece of journalism.