JOURNALISM IN-SERVICE TRAINING
CATEGORIES
This is divided into the following categories
1. Journalism Fundamentals
2. Reporting and Research
3. Writing and Storytelling
4. Media and Career Development
OVERVIEW
Develop skills and knowledge in journalism, focusing on reporting, writing, and storytelling.
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE
- Enhance understanding of journalism principles and practices
- Improve skills in research, interviewing, and storytelling
- Prepare for a career in journalism
OBJECTIVES
- Master journalism concepts and frameworks
- Develop skills in reporting, writing, and editing
- Enhance understanding of media ethics and law
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Journalism students and professionals
- Aspiring journalists and writers
- Individuals seeking journalism knowledge and skills
COURSE OUTLINES
JOURNALISM FUNDAMENTALS
BASIC
- Introduction to journalism
- News values and principles
- Research and fact-checking
- Interviewing and sources
INTERMEDIATE
- Storytelling techniques
- Writing for different media (print, online, broadcast)
- Editing and proofreading
- Media ethics and law
ADVANCED
- Advanced journalism topics
- Investigative reporting
- Feature writing and profiles
- Multimedia storytelling
REPORTING AND RESEARCH
BASIC
- Finding stories and sources
- Research methods and tools
- Conducting interviews
- Note-taking and organization
INTERMEDIATE
- Investigative reporting techniques
- Data journalism and analysis
- FOI and public records
- Source development and protection
ADVANCED
- Advanced reporting topics
- Global reporting and security
- Conflict and trauma reporting
- Expert sourcing and interviewing
WRITING AND STORYTELLING
BASIC
- Writing basics (structure, style, clarity)
- News writing and leads
- Feature writing and narrative techniques
- Dialogue and quotes
INTERMEDIATE
- Writing for different audiences and platforms
- Storytelling structures and formats
- Editing and rewriting
- Headline writing and packaging
ADVANCED
- Advanced writing and storytelling topics
- Long-form and narrative journalism
- Immersive storytelling (VR, AR, etc.)
- Literary journalism and creative nonfiction
MEDIA AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
BASIC
- Media landscape and industry trends
- Journalism ethics and professionalism
- Building a portfolio and online presence
- Freelancing and pitching stories
INTERMEDIATE
- Media entrepreneurship and innovation
- Social media and audience engagement
- Career paths and opportunities
- Networking and professional development
ADVANCED
- Advanced media topics
- Media criticism and analysis
- Leadership and management in journalism
- Global journalism and cross-cultural reporting