Basics

For those starting off in a career in journalism, including what makes news, how to write a story, interviewing tips, and fact-checking.

Pitching a news story to an editor

Basics

Adjectives and adverbs in journalism

Basics

How to succeed as a journalist

Constructing a news package for radio

Parliamentary reporting for beginners

News sources and the ‘so what’ factor

The evolution of an original news story

Facts, context, perspectives, and the truth

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.

How to succeed as a journalist

Journalists should be accurate, first with news, trusted, easy to understand, straight, aware, disciplined and realistic.

Attribution and plagiarism

The importance of attribution and avoiding plagiarism.

News writing for beginners

A journalist writing a news story is the author, organiser and decision maker. Without them the story may never be told.

The evolution of an original news story

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

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

The qualities of a journalist

Journalism is a demanding profession that requires a unique combination of intellectual curiosity, linguistic skill, and a deep understanding of the world.

Why some news stories are rejected

There will be times when a news story is withheld from publication, we look at why, what changes might be needed, and how to make sure a story is ethical and legally safe.