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How to make a documentary

A free step-by-step guide for journalists who want to learn how to make documentaries.
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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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Dealing with fake news

Media experts share their advice on how to deal with fake news
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Brand values in news

All news organisations have values. They are the biggest part of the organisation’s brand. Journalists need to uphold these brand values at all times.
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Understanding post-truth in journalism

For journalists, post-truth represents a critical challenge to our core mission of informing the public with accurate, verified information. Here we look at how journalists should handle post-truth content.
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Tool: Story Weighting System

Different news stories have a different value for your audience and for your business. Giving news items a 'weighting' can lead to impact and efficiencies.
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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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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.

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Lesson: Constructing a TV news package

A lesson plan to help students create a simple TV news package using their skills in reporting, filming, and editing, letting the pictures tell the story.

Court reporting for beginners

Reporting on court hearings requires an understanding of local laws and knowing what can be reported and what can‘t.

Withholding information – scenario

In this scenario a journalist comes across information that changes the focus of a story the editor had asked them to write. Should they include it or withhold it.