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Investigating election irregularities

What should journalists look out for when covering elections? We look at five areas.

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.

Journalists and politicians

Journalism is often referred to as “the fourth estate”, and is seen as being crucial to the functioning of a healthy and fair society.

Creating a strong 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. 

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.

Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.

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.

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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This lesson plan is designed to help journalists understand the need to apply editorial ethics to their newsgathering and news production.

Interviewing for video journalists

Tips about the steps a video journalist can take to enhance the quality of filmed interviews.

Adapting to changing audience behaviour

Media organisations need to ensure that the content they produce is available on every device the audience turns to for information.