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To combat self-censorship - a major hurdle for robust impartial journalism - journalists must first recognise why it happens and understand its root causes.

Journalists often witness traumatic events that impact their reporting. We explore the support available for managing work-related stress and trauma.

The following information disorder glossary is designed to help journalists understand the most common terms used.

What should journalists look out for when covering elections? We look at five areas.

The following words and terms are commonly used in data journalism. Data journalists might want to familiarise themselves with them.

Journalists who want to inform the audience need to keep records so that they can add context to breaking news stories without having to rely on others for background information

With the spread of fake news, journalists need to recognise and understand the different categories, types, elements, and phases of information disorder.

Journalists attempting to deal with 'fake news' need to understand the difference between disinformation and misinformation.

Journalists can sometimes present an inaccurate or false version of events by trying too hard to 'balance' a story or incorrectly treating elements of a story as being roughly equal.

Our role as journalists is to unearth information, prepare it and then display it for the benefit of the audience. We are not there to fabricate, manipulate or force.

Journalism is often referred to as “the fourth estate”, and is seen as being crucial to the functioning of a healthy and fair society.

Specialist reporting means going beyond general news coverage in order to develop deep expertise, insight and trust in a particular subject area. 

The role of a journalist is to publish facts. To do that they often have to examine rumour and gossip as part of the newsgathering process.

We edit audio when airtime is limited. Always consult your editor or producer on the required duration before starting any edits to ensure the item fits.

Information disorder is everywhere according to journalist Claire Wardle. Here she sets out the categories that reporters need to be aware of and research.

This guide provides a framework for journalists to compile in-depth reports on any topic by ensuring that all they write is based on verifiable facts.

Media organisations using AI should set clear newsgathering and production guidelines to protect journalistic integrity and maintain audience trust.

Most journalists are generalists, who can cover any kind of story.  But there is also a place for specialists, providing expertise on particular subjects. 

During elections politicians will often accuse media organisations and their journalists of bias. We look at the challenges of producing fair election coverage.

One of the roles of the journalist is to scrutinise the decisions made by politicians and report the implications to the public.