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Quick Guides
Our free quick guides are short checklists designed as self-teaching aids highlighting the main points from some of our training articles. All are linked to the articles they summarise. Visit our site map for all the content in this and other sections.
Quick Guide: TV news packaging
Creating a news package for television is a rewarding challenge. It is the art of telling a complete story using a mix of video, sound, and words.
Quick Guide: Fact-checking and adding context
Journalism isn't just relaying information, it's about rigorous fact-checking. A vital editorial step is scrutinising every detail to ensure accuracy.
Quick Guide: Language and style
Writing clear impactful sentences and choosing the right language, style and tone is essential for all news journalists.
Quick Guide: Plain writing
Effective news writing clarifies meaning through precise, simple language. Learn how to make your reports easily digestible for every reader.
Quick Guide: Using quotes in journalism
Quotes are a journalist’s most powerful tool. Used well, they bring stories to life, add credibility, and let audiences hear directly from sources.
Quick Guide: Reporting on health
Reporting on health is a major responsibility. To succeed, journalists must blend core reporting skills with a sharp understanding of science and data.
Quick Guide: Reporting on a news event
This checklist sets out what journalists should do when covering a live news event, including preparation and how to respond to the unexpected.
Quick Guide: Visual storytelling
TV reporting is about letting pictures tell the story. Here is how to build a package by thinking visually first to engage your audience.
Quick Guide: Assessing news value
As a journalist, your primary job is to find information that is interesting, relevant, and important to your audience. Not every event is news.
Quick Guide: Why follow-up journalism matters
Publishing a story is just the start. Following up uncovers what happened next, develops new angles, and maintains the trust of your audience.
Quick Guide: Developing news angles
This guide is for journalists who want to look past the surface of a story in order to explore important news angles.
Quick Guide: Accountability for journalists
Every editorial decision is a test of accountability. Use this checklist to assess your reasoning before you publish or broadcast a news story.
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