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From our journalism basics section

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Citizen reporting to citizen journalism

This article was written for a group of young citizen reporters from remote rural communities in Zimbabwe who were learning how to become journalists.
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Interviewing remotely

Here we explore the key issues journalists face when interviewing sources via electronic media instead of face-to-face and in real time.
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Editorialising is not for news

The free training materials on Media Helping Media are all aimed at encouraging one particular kind of journalism: accurate, fact-based, impartial news reporting.
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Journalism and activism

Can a journalist also be an activist for a cause without compromising the core editorial values of journalism?
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A journalist must not have an agenda

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.
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Planning effective election coverage

Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
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Investigating corruption

A journalist investigating corruption faces many risks and challenges. Investigative journalist Don Ray shares his experience.
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Why would anyone want to talk to a journalist?

An investigative journalist has to encourage people to share information that they had previously withheld.
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Investigative journalism best practice

Creating an investigation to international standards is daunting. Our guide helps journalists navigate the pitfalls of writing complex, detailed reports.
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Impartiality in journalism

For journalists, being impartial means presenting information without demonstrating favouritism towards any specific viewpoint or party.
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Accuracy in journalism

Precision is the soul of journalism. Rule one is simple: get it right. If you can't respect the absolute need for accuracy, this isn't the career for you.
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Why editorial ethics are important

The Media Helping Media ethics section is designed to help journalists navigate some of the challenges they might face as they go about their work.
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Legal threats – scenario

In this scenario a local newspaper reporter faces legal threats for a factual planning application report that lacked the applicant's demanded "positive spin."
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Returning favours – scenario

In this scenario a naive reporter's early success with a government minister leads to an ethical dilemma when a 'favour' is demanded in return.
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Conflict of interest – scenario

Integrity and impartiality are essential requirements for all journalists. In this editorial scenario both are tested. What would you do?