Basics
Essential elements of a news story
Pyramid journalism and the essential elements for writing a news story.
Interviewing ‘off the record’
Journalists’ sources sometimes agree to talk only off the record. Here we examine what that means and how to handle it when sources place...
Reporting from conflict zones
When reporting from a conflict zone a journalist needs to be sensitive, understand history and cultural issues, and put people first
The questions every journalist should ask
There are six questions that journalists should consider asking. They are What? Why? When? How? Where? and Who?
Journalism and the public interest
All news stories should, by definition, be interesting. They should immediately capture the attention and make the audience want to know more.
Where does news come from?
The job of the journalist is to uncover the stories that shape our understanding of the world.
Developing and handling news sources
News sources are vital for journalists to find essential stories. Without reliable information, reporters would be left staring at a blank page.
How to interview remotely
Here we explore the key issues journalists face when interviewing sources via electronic media instead of face-to-face and in real time.