Basics

Developing and applying news sense

How do we know what is “news”? There are millions of things going on in the world all the time and only some of them become news stories.

Tool: News Story Checklist

The follow is a structured checklist tool for journalists to consider in order to ensure they produce strong news stories.

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.

Where does news come from?

The job of the journalist is to uncover the stories that shape our understanding of the world.

How to spot a news story

What are the telltale signs that help journalists distinguish fact from fiction, and how do they know when they have uncovered an important news story?

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.

Journalistic roles and responsibilities

Journalism involves many tasks that requires a wide variety of skills. We look at some of the jobs journalists do.

Essential elements of a news story

Pyramid journalism and the essential elements for writing a news story.

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Lesson: Dealing with algorithmic bias in news

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