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Advanced Journalism
Our advanced journalism section explores specialised topics for experienced journalists seeking to deepen their expertise. Develop your skills in data journalism, multimedia storytelling, investigative techniques, and complex narrative structures that elevate reporting to the next level. All our material is free to download, adapt and use.
Understanding post-truth in journalism
For journalists, post-truth is a direct challenge to our mission to inform the public debate with verified facts. Here is how to handle post-truth content.
Integrating AI into everyday journalism
AI is reshaping newsrooms — but only journalists can ensure it strengthens, not undermines, the trust and integrity that great reporting depends on.
When interviewees dodge your questions
Question avoidance is something every journalist faces. Here we look at common tactics, what they mean, and how to handle them.
Health reporting for beginners
Most journalists are generalists, who can cover any kind of story. But there is also a place for specialists, providing expertise on particular subjects.
Climate change – language
Climate change is a complex and high-profile story, demanding careful consideration of tone and language from the journalists covering the issue.
Dealing with algorithmic bias in news
Journalists need to be trained in how to recognise and deal with algorithm bias in order to counter the speed and scale at which biased content spreads.
Disinformation and misinformation
Journalists attempting to deal with 'fake news' need to understand the difference between disinformation and misinformation.
Tool: Story Weighting System
Different news stories have a different value for your audience and for your business. Giving news items a 'weighting' can lead to impact and efficiencies.
How newsrooms are applying AI rules
It's not longer possible to manage AI in the newsroom with simple rules, according to a Reuters report. Here we look at the steps editors need to take.
Engaging viewers and listeners
TV and radio presenters need to connect with the audience, building trust and respect. Here Riz Khan shares some tips for engaging viewers and listeners.
Creating a current affairs programme
In this article we look at the steps involved in creating a radio news and current affairs programme based on the needs of the target audience.
Managing a news website’s front page
The journalist in charge of a news website is like a shopkeeper who sets out their stall. If the items are badly displayed the customer might miss them, if they are not fresh people won't buy them.
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