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Advanced journalism
Journalism, trauma and stress
Journalists frequently face trauma that affects their wellbeing and work. Explore essential support services for managing work-related stress and trauma.
Why follow-up journalism matters
Most news stories need following up. If the original has any value, there will be angles worth developing. If you fail to do so, you let your audience down.
Using AI as a newsroom tool
AI is increasingly used in news production, but only under careful human supervision at every level. So how can journalists use AI safely and responsibly?
Good journalism has always been about data
We are all data journalists, even those who may have never heard of the term before. Data journalism has been around for years, it's just more accessible and useful now.
Creating a current affairs programme
In this article we look at the steps involved in creating a radio news and current affairs programme based on the needs of the target audience.
Critical thinking for journalists
Critical thinking is the bedrock of quality journalism, serving as the essential foundation to help audiences better understand the world.
Health reporting for beginners
Most journalists are generalists, who can cover any kind of story. But there is also a place for specialists, providing expertise on particular subjects.
How to interview trauma survivors
Interviewing trauma survivors is a core journalism skill. Learn how to talk to someone who has endured personal loss, suffered conflict, displacement, or abuse.
Causes of climate change
Journalists must avoid providing false equivalence and false balance when covering news stories – particularly climate change.
Creating a fact-checking system
It’s the job of the journalist to try to find and present the truth, but fact-checking isn't easy. It requires a methodological approach to verification.
Computer-assisted reporting (CAR)
Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR) refers to the use of digital tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and basic statistical analysis to interrogate large datasets.
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