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Handling story leaks and tip-offs

A critical factor for journalists when handling and disseminating leaked material is the need to take account of the motives of the leaker.
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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.
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Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
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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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How to produce a radio current affairs programme

Here we look at the difference between a radio news programme and a daily current affairs programme, and how the two can work together to inform the audience.
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Editing radio news bulletins

Each bulletin will have a variety of stories reflecting the latest information our listeners are interested in. They are not comprehensive. They should give a flavour of the main points of the stories.
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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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What is data journalism?

Data journalism, also known as data-driven journalism, is the process of finding, understanding, and processing information in order to produce news stories.
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