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Introduction to Journalism
Introduction to Journalism
Definition: Journalism is the practice of gathering, verifying, analysing, and presenting news and information
Purpose: Inform the public, hold power accountable, and facilitate democratic discourse
Types: Print, broadcast, digital, and multimedia journalism
Key principles: Accuracy, objectivity, fairness, and ethical reporting
THE rOLL OF jOURNALISM
THE rOLL OF jOURNALISM
Watchdog function: Monitoring government and institutions
Information dissemination: Keeping the public informed on current events
Community building: Fostering shared experiences and understanding
Agenda-setting: Influencing public discourse and policy priorities
Cultural reflection: Documenting and interpreting societal trends
tYPES OF jOURNALISM
tYPES OF jOURNALISM
News reporting: Factual accounts of current events
Investigative journalism: In-depth exploration of complex issues
Opinion journalism: Editorials, columns, and commentary
Photojournalism: Storytelling through images
Broadcast journalism: Radio and television news
HOW TO WRITE LIKE A JOURNALIST
HOW TO WRITE LIKE A JOURNALIST
Media Conventions
Media Conventions
Inverted pyramid structure: Most important information first
5 W's and H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Objectivity: Presenting unbiased, balanced information
Attribution: Citing sources and providing context
Headlines: Concise, attention-grabbing summaries
Lead paragraph: Capturing the essence of the story
Style guides: Consistent formatting and language use (e.g., AP Style)
FACT CHECKING IN JOURNALISM
FACT CHECKING IN JOURNALISM
Research methods
Research methods
Interviews: Gathering information from sources
Document analysis: Reviewing public records and reports
Observation: Witnessing events firsthand
Data analysis: Interpreting statistics and trends
Fact-checking: Verifying information accuracy
Online research: Utilizing credible internet sources
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: Accessing government records
INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEWS
How to conduct great interviews
How to conduct great interviews
What goes into a good journalistic interview? Part of it has to do with planning. Good listening and asking the right questions are important, too. It also helps to be in the moment.
Get advice from NBC News, MSNBC and NBCU Local anchors and reporters in our “Level Up” video above.
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