Basics of Journalism

Course description

Journalism is of paramount importance and plays vital roles in the community, the public and the wider world because it entails disseminating important information that society can use. As a journalist, you need information about events to share with your audience. How can this information be sourced and transformed into a newsworthy article? We will introduce you to the principles of journalism, its ethics, forms and more.

Journalism is vital to society because it provides people with the knowledge to live their lives and make conclusions regarding various subject areas, including politics, entertainment, sports, celebrities, fashion, technology, science and many more. There are various ways and channels to disseminate information about recent or trending events to the public. We introduce you to the concept of journalism and show you the various channels used to distribute news about the happenings in society. With good journalism comes greater demand for creativity and professional skills such as good writing and presentation skills. What makes a good journalist? What should a journalist do when they're out in the field? We will teach you how journalists should conduct themselves while in the field to maintain professionalism. Discover the important skills required in journalism to achieve progress and success in this career.

Journalism takes many forms, each with its own set of procedures. A journalist does not engage in all forms of journalism. As you advance through this course, we'll explain the procedures of several forms of journalism: access, advocacy, broadcast, citizen, data and more. As a journalist, you should bear in mind the credibility of your information and its source. Explore the different types of information sources that make a credible news production. We highlight the five principles of journalism that will guide you through the ethics of its practices. We also analyze the history and evolution of journalism since the 18th century. Explore events in the past that led to journalism and learn how they led to the foundation of the National Union of Journalists in the United Kingdom.

Journalists are trained to gather information in many forms, develop them into newsworthy stories and then circulate them to the public. Amongst other methods, one of the ways journalists obtain information is through interviews. Gain insight into the notion of an interview and learn how you can conduct a high-quality one. We highlight the dos and don'ts of conducting an interview, the three basic types of interviews in journalism, the purpose of diary events such as press conferences, local authority meetings and more. We cover other aspects of journalism, such as its terms and how to apply them, producers in journalism and reporting equipment used in the production of news. Finally, we examine the various cable news channels, TV and radio stations in the UK and guide you through their approach and operating methods. We have designed this course for aspiring journalists, correspondents or anyone interested in being at the forefront of information sharing. Do you want to develop the skills and improve your understanding of journalism? Enrol and start this course today!