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Tip: Help your readers see a solution in a negative news story

The news is mostly depressing and readers can easily turn away from it. These five steps will help your reporting not burn people out

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 25/08/21

Tip: A-Z of journalism terms

Use this glossary so you do not get tripped up over common newsroom phrases like beat, embargo and standfirst

Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/08/21

Tip: Experiment with tried-and-tested tools for investigative journalism

Bookmark this list of muckraking tools and techniques that can help you gain access to elusive sources and data

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 23/08/21

Tip: Prepare for your NCTJ course

The NCTJ diploma is a gold standard of journalism in the UK. Here is what you need to know going into your studies

Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/08/21

Tip: Help journalists and others at risk in Afghanistan

GIJN has rounded up a list of useful resources for emergency evacuation and asylum processes for journalists who need assistance

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/08/21

Tip: Create slides and cards on social media to increase audience engagement

Clever use of visuals can stop your readers from scrolling and help translate a complex story into an engaging read

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 18/08/21

Tip: FAQ for reporting on economic concepts

Use this jargon-buster to understand the difference between income and wealth, and other common misconceptions

Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/08/21

Tip: Protect your privacy online

As a journalist, you can be specifically targeted by bad actors online. Bookmark these steps to protect yourself from blackmail or theft of your unpublished stories

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/08/21

Tip: Grow engagement on Instagram and TikTok

US local news publication Record-Journal shares its best tips for a successful social video strategy

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/08/21

Tip: Linguistic tricks to improve virtual presenting

Avoid sending your audience to sleep with a monotone or stiff speech

Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/08/21

Tip: Transcribe captions from YouTube videos

There is an easier way to turn audio on the online video platform into text

Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/08/21

Tip: Pick the right mentor for you

Whether someone is a good source of wisdom and advice depends on their experience, values and personality

Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/08/21

Tip: Improve your coverage of hate crimes

When incidents motivated by hate happen, the public wants to know the details as well as the context

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 09/08/21

Tip: How to write about traumatic events without re-traumatising people

Learn how to correctly use the language of trauma to make your writing more accurate

Posted by Melanie Weaver on 06/08/21

Tip: How to improve your visual storytelling as a cartoonist

When done well, "cartoons can be interpretative, analytical, entertaining and even prophetic." Here is how to get them right

Posted by Melanie Weaver on 05/08/21

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