Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · A sentence or two is usually sufficient. Photo captions should be written in complete sentences and in the present tense. The present tense gives the image a sense of immediacy. When it is not logical to write the entire caption in the present tense, the first sentence is written in the present tense and the following sentences are not. Be brief.
How to write broadcast news stories - International Journalists' …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Tell stories in a logical order: Make sure that your content has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Don't bury the lead; state the news near the top, without too much buildup. Use the present tense and active voice: You're writing for flow and to express what is going on now. Broadcast strives for immediacy.
Journalism 101 | International Journalists' Network
WEBSo you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. We’ve compiled our resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the ...
Seven ways technology is changing the way news is created and …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Tech’s evolving role in newsmaking, Facebook’s live video push and more in this week's Digital Media Mash Up, produced by the Center for International Media Assistance.Seven ways tech is changing journalism and news consumption
12 tips for writing editorials - International Journalists' Network
WEBDec 5, 2018 · 12 tips for writing editorials. Editorials are a staple of traditional publications, and their relevance continues even as more and more publications turn to digital as their primary format. In an earlier article, IJNet explored the blurring line between fact and opinion online. In the face of these challenges, writing and producing quality ...
From op-eds to editorials, readers find it difficult to distinguish ...
WEBJun 22, 2020 · The New York Times opinion editor James Bennet resigned recently after the paper published a controversial opinion essay by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton that advocated using the military to put down protests.. The essay sparked outrage among the public as well as among younger reporters at the paper.
Competition recognizes development reporting [Worldwide]
WEBPosted on Jun 14, 2024 in Specialized Topics. Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights can enter a competition. The Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize, sponsored by the European Commission, recognizes excellence in written, radio and broadcast journalism on the theme of development, democracy …
How to make corrections in published stories | International ...
WEBSep 12, 2019 · Publishing something wrong is a journalist’s worst nightmare, and rightly so. Errors can erode trust in the media, have serious consequences on individuals and groups, and undermine journalists’ main job to provide accurate and truthful information. Still, to err is human, especially in fast-paced newsrooms, …
How reporters can improve their coverage of hate crimes
WEBJun 15, 2021 · In an online panel organized by the National Press Club Journalism Institute, titled, Hate Crime Coverage: How journalists can get it right, speakers offered tips on how reporters can improve their reporting on incidents motivated by hate, and the communities who are affected by them. The session featured Moriah Balingit, president of the ...
Strong from the start: leads and nut grafs
WEBOct 30, 2018 · A good nut graf often is the best way to achieve that. A nut graf may be an elaboration of the theme statement you wrote before even writing your story. Stories that often need nut grafs include stories with anecdotal leads, issue stories or controversy stories. Roy Peter Clark and Don Fry offer this explanation:
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