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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: Clichés, journalese, and jargon
Journalists need to recognise and then avoid using journalese, jargon, and clichés. Their writing must be clear, easy to understand, and informative.
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: Writing a news story
When writing news you need to put the most important information at the top so that the audience is informed even if they only catch the headline and summary.
Quick Guide: How to identify news
Identifying what makes news is about more than just spotting events. It's about evaluating how they impact the lives of the audience.
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.
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: News writing
Journalists must research, identify a story, and choose a sharp angle. Learn how to refine your material and decide what to cut for maximum impact.
Quick Guide: Adding historical context to news
News coverage too often reports events without the historical context. Here is a checklist to help you explain the present by understanding the past.
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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: 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: Trauma and stress
Covering traumatic events and experiencing stress are part of journalism, making it essential for journalists to learn how to protect their mental health.
Quick Guide: Critical thinking for journalists
Critical thinking is the bedrock of quality journalism, serving as the essential foundation to help audiences better understand the world.
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