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For those who have mastered the basic requirements for producing quality journalism and want to know more.
Old news is no news, updates are essential
Journalism involves an ongoing commitment to update and rework the material we are producing to ensure that it remains relevant, reflects latest developments, and continues to inform.
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.
Investigating election irregularities
What should journalists look out for when covering elections? We look at five areas.
Editing audio for radio news
We edit audio because we do not always have the time on air to broadcast a whole interview, but it's important we do it well.
Disinformation and misinformation
Journalists attempting to deal with 'fake news' need to understand the difference between disinformation and misinformation.
How to make a documentary
A free step-by-step guide for journalists who want to learn how to make documentaries.
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.
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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