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How-To Guides

Our how-to section contains simplified guides based on some of the longer training articles on Media Helping Media that deal with the basics of journalism. They are written to help those who are following our training so that they can apply their learning to specific stories and situations. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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How to deal with leaks and tip-offs

This guide outlines how journalists should handle story leaks and tip-offs, starting with the essential first step: verifying the source.
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How to cover a news event

This how-to guide sets out how journalists should cover a live news event, including preparation and how to respond to the unexpected.
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How to conduct a remote interview

This how-to guide sets out how to carry out an interview remotely if an interviewee is not available for a face-to-face meeting.
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How to spot a news story

This how-to guide sets out a checklist of the main considerations for helping journalists spot a news story.
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How to include the human angle in journalism

Our how-to guide features a checklist for adding a human angle to news stories, helping your audience identify with your content better.
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How to develop valuable news sources

Learn to build and manage credible news sources to ensure your journalism remains authoritative, original and high-quality with this short how-to guide
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How to manage conflicts of interest

This how-to guide is designed to help journalists manage any conflicts of interest which could damage the integrity of their journalism.
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How to produce a radio news bulletin

This how-to guide is designed to help journalists produce an informative radio news bulletin that meets the needs of the listeners.
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Exercise: The inverted pyramid

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Refreshers

Refresher: Digital newsgathering and production

This compressed one-day course provides an intensive overview of the essential skills and strategy required to run a sustainable, audience-focused digital news operation.
Lessons

Lesson: Accuracy in journalism

This free lesson plan is designed to help journalism students learn how to gather, assemble, and publish or broadcast information that has been thoroughly checked to ensure it is factual and accurate.
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