Basics
For those starting off in a career in journalism, including what makes news, how to write a story, interviewing tips, and fact-checking.
How news value is assessed
The job of the journalist is to sort through daily events and package them into stories in order to inform the public.
SIFT for fact-checking
Journalists who are committed to fact-checking, as we should all be, have several methods available to help them deal with fake news.
News sources and the ‘so what’ factor
Every news story needs at least one reliable source that is able to share information that helps the journalist get to the facts.
Attribution and plagiarism
The importance of attribution and avoiding plagiarism.
Constructing a news package for radio
This is a short training module setting out the basics for creating a news package for radio. It's been created for those starting out in radio journalism.
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
Interviewing for video journalists
Tips about the steps a video journalist can take to enhance the quality of filmed interviews.
Preparing for a job interview
Some suggestions for journalists preparing for a job interview.
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