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.
Letting the pictures tell the story
Letting the pictures tell the story is an important skill for TV journalists
Journalism and the public interest
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.
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.
Where does news come from?
The job of the journalist is to uncover the stories that shape our understanding of the world.
Grammar for journalists
In this, the third module in the series about language and style from The News Manual, we look at some of the most important grammatical rules for news writing, at some common mistakes and how to correct them.
The questions every journalist should ask
In this lesson we look at the questions a journalists should consider asking.
The power of words
Journalists need to understand the power of using the right words when writing news stories
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Audience research and segmentation
In a rapidly shifting media landscape, where consumers have more choice than ever, a deep understanding of the audience has become essential for all media companies.