Basics

This section is for those starting off in journalism. The articles cover all aspects of journalism basics. See our site map to view the complete list.

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The power of words

Journalists need to understand the power of using the right words when writing news stories
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How to cover an event

This guide offers comprehensive advice for anyone looking to cover an event, from meticulous preparation and strategic on-site actions to ethical interview techniques and capturing compelling visuals.
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Developing and applying news sense

How do we know what is “news”? There are millions of things going on in the world all the time and only some of them become news stories.
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Constructing a TV news package

This article sets out the basics for creating a news package for TV. It's been created for those starting out in TV journalism.
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How to produce a radio news bulletin

Putting together a radio news bulletin is like preparing a satisfying meal that leaves your audience nourished and prepared for the day
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What editors look for when hiring

What's the best preparation for a career in journalism? Media Helping Media asked some experts in the field what they look for when hiring staff.
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Introduction to interviews

The interview is one of the basic tools of journalism. You cannot be a good journalist without being a good interviewer and a careful listener.
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Letting the pictures tell the story

Letting the pictures tell the story is an important skill for TV journalists
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Lessons

Lesson: Gap analysis for training

This lesson plan is designed to help participants understand the importance of carrying out 'gap analysis when designing a training of trainers (ToT) course.
Scenarios

Editorial impartiality – scenario

In this scenario a reporter covering a story about medical malpractice in a hospital discovers that the consultant involved is a relative. What should they do?
Ethics

Accuracy in journalism

A piece of journalism should have many admirable qualities but one is more important than all the rest: accuracy. Rule Number One is: get it right. If you cannot appreciate and respect that rule, there is no point in going into journalism.
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