Basics
For those starting off in a career in journalism, including what makes news, how to write a story, interviewing tips, and fact-checking.
Developing important news angles
Seeking out new angles on a breaking, developing or running news story is an important part of the editorial process.
The power of words
Journalists need to understand the power of using the right words when writing news stories
Letting the pictures tell the story
Letting the pictures tell the story is an important skill for TV journalists
Preparing for a job interview
Some suggestions for journalists preparing for a job interview.
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.
Preparing for an interview
A journalist needs to be well-prepared when planning an interview. However, after all your research, try to keep the interview to three questions in order to avoid over-complication and confusion.
How to create a structured news report
This module was written for trainee journalists in Zimbabwe who were keen to learn how to produce in-depth video reports about life in their remote rural communities.
Gender equality in the media
The role of the journalist in rectifying gender imbalance in media is multifaceted, and it involves both individual actions and contributing to broader systemic change.
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Lesson: Fact-Checking
This lesson plan is designed to teach students how to fact-check then add context so that the information produced in a news report is accurate and complete.
Snacking on rumour, feeding on facts
The good news for mainstream media is that the social networking audience still wants facts, but those producing the facts need to rethink how they create and disseminate those facts.