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BASICS

Fact-checking and adding context

Constructing a news package for TV

Constructing a news package for radio

The use of adjectives and adverbs in journalism

Gender equality in the media

The active and passive voices in news

Letting the pictures tell the story

Developing and applying “news sense”

The questions every journalist should ask

Essential elements of a news story

Where does news come from?

The qualities of a journalist

Spelling tips for journalists

The essence of style

The use of English

Punctuation

Syntax and sentence construction

Word power

Language and style – the basics

Language and style – words

Language and style – grammar

How to create a structured news report

Preparing for and carrying out an interview

Referencing, attribution and plagiarism

Journalism and the public interest

How to spot a news story

From citizen reporting to citizen journalism

News sources, numbers and the ‘so what’ factor

Interviewing for video journalists

Tips for journalists attending job interviews

What it takes to be a journalist

What editors look for when hiring journalists

What to avoid when reporting conflict

How to produce strong news stories

For journalists, clarity is as important as accuracy

Keeping the sub-editors happy

Journalists and bloggers – stop stealing pictures

How to develop important news angles

How to write a radio news script

News writing for beginners

Court reporting for beginners

Language and style – translation

How to produce a radio news bulletin

Crime reporting for beginners

Parliamentary reporting tips for beginners

How to improve your journalistic productivity

How to interview politicians

How to create a broadcast news package

50 tips for budding journalists

What is a journalist?

What is news?

ADVANCED

False equivalence and false balance

The role of AI in the newsroom

Making documentaries for radio

Editing audio for radio news

Editing radio news bulletins

Creating a strong fact-checking system

Systems thinking for journalists

The art of engaging viewers and listeners

How to identify and deal with fake news

The basics of fact-checking

How to create a news and current affairs programme

Dealing with disinformation and misinformation

Fake news and trust chains

Information disorder – mapping the landscape

Information disorder – how to recognise the forms

Information disorder – the essential glossary

How to handle a breaking news situation

How to spot errors in your writing

The relationship between journalists and politicians

How to motivate journalists

How to run an effective news meeting

Old news is no news, updates are essential

How to avoid make-believe journalism

Is your journalism open to manipulation?

Presenting and exploiting content online

How to set online news priorities

Snacking on rumour, feeding on facts

Updating an online news item

Are journalism and activism compatible?

Managing a news website’s front page

How to set online news priorities

Confronting editorial bias in election coverage

Media guide for spotting election irregularities

Media guide for staying safe during elections

Planning tips for effective election coverage

Editorial independence during election coverage

ETHICS

Unconscious bias and its impact on journalism

Is your journalism ethical?

Impartiality in journalism

Photojournalism and ethics

Respecting privacy as a journalist

Why editorial ethics are important

Offence and journalism

Accuracy in journalism

Fairness in journalism

Integrity and journalism

INVESTIGATIVE

Why would anyone want to talk to a journalist?

How to investigate official documents

Compiling an investigative journalism dossier

The mindset for investigative journalism

20 ways a suspect can help a journalist

10 tips for investigating corruption

Tips for investigative journalism

Avoiding the pitfalls of investigative journalism

STRATEGY

Content sharing for the benefit of all

Ensuring female representation in news leadership and coverage

Sustainable journalism in practice

An example of the media project management process

The skills and techniques of media project management

Basics of project development for a media organisation

Adapting to changing audience behaviour

Preparing and introducing a media corporate plan

Newsroom evolution from digital denial to digital first

The value of thorough research for media organisations

Vision, accountability and transparency

Newspaper audience research Q & A

The uneasy but essential evolution of news

Establishing a market differential with original journalism

Strategic forward planning for media organisations

How to develop a media sales strategy

Social media test for mainstream media

Creating a converged news operation

Managing people and setting objectives

Identifying the target audience and its information needs

Developing the potential of your staff

Creating a distinctive radio station sound

Setting up a media business – four essential steps

MANAGEMENT

Setting up a refugee media operation in exile

Editorial considerations when a ‘big story’ breaks

Adopting the ‘big story’ approach

Newsgathering tips for producing great content

Convergence, workflows, roles and responsibilities

The important role of the news producer

Prioritising production with the content value matrix

Story weighting system for breaking news

Proactive journalism, ensuring issues are fully explored

Story development, ensuring all angles are covered

Social media in news production and news dissemination

Getting the best out of a news meeting

SCENARIOS

Testing boundaries – scenario

Withholding information – scenario

Off-the-record chat – scenario

Dealing with emotional pressure in journalism – scenario

Transparency and full disclosure – scenario

Returning ‘favours’ – scenario

Emotional assumptions – scenario

Covering a tragedy – scenario

Trespass and journalism – scenario

Legal threats – scenario

Journalistic ethics – scenario

Journalistic integrity – scenario

Right of reply – scenario

Editorial impartiality – scenario

Interviewing integrity – scenario

Informed consent – scenario

Public interest – scenario

Photo journalism – scenario

Accuracy – scenario

Privacy protection – scenario

TRAINING

Wanted, your media know-how

12 tips for international media trainers

Adopting the right attitude for media training

The essential qualities of a media trainer

Maximising the impact of media training

Five essential steps for media training

Evaluating the impact of training

Basic rules for delivering training

How to design a successful media training plan

How media assistance could improve

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