Basics

Journalists’ sources sometimes agree to talk only off the record.  Here we examine what that means and how to handle it when sources place...

The importance of attribution and avoiding plagiarism.

The primary role of a journalist in covering a news story is to uncover verifiable facts, provide context and present the information to the audience.

When it comes to fact-checking and adding context to news articles, journalists need to apply ‘lateral reading’ in order to broaden their knowledge.

Here we look at some of the most common militaristic words that are regularly used in journalism, along with their intended meaning and possible non-militaristic alternatives.

A journalist has no right to intrude on the personal lives of others except in cases where doing so will serve the public interest. We need to be crystal clear on what we mean by public interest.

Impactful and original journalism often begins with the answer to a question which, after thorough investigation, develops into a news story with significant implications.

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