CASE STUDY:

create a small team in charge of breaking news and social media

New thematic areas: Women, Environment, Public Money,

Vulnerable Persons, Individual Rights, Digital Rights,

as well as politics and investigative journalism, among others.

Al Jazeera to launch citizen journalism training

apps for journalists

Al Jazeera is the latest broadcaster with plans to create training for citizen journalists.

The tutorials will enable citizens to report on events, especially in areas that are not covered by mainstream media.

The network is creating tutorials for citizen journalists focusing on multimedia including Flip cameras and other devices.

ijnet.org / resource for journalists, and all our content focuses on the field of journalism

Pitch to us / a fascinating story to tell? / How to pitch story ideas / Keep it simple, focused and timely.

Create a template. / explain why an audience would be interested in this story.

Be story focused. / Outline the main sources and documentary evidence.

Indicate key sources. / Provide an outline of photos, graphics or other visuals that will accompany the story.

Provide technical and logistical details. / how much time it will take to do research and cover the story,

Give a deadline. / edit photos/videos and check information for accuracy.

Portfolio. / Check spelling, facts, grammar and tone.

Have someone read the proposal before pushing the submit button. / What has worked for you?

Newspapers have to stop thinking of themselves as a product for a general audience

and need to help journalists navigate unforeseen challenges.

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