Journalism

Use these journalism resources to learn how to write a news story and keep up with news media watchdogs and critics.

  • Journalists at a press conference in Washington, D.C.
    Issues and Controversies Journalists Face
  • A man working on a story.
    How to Write Great Ledes for Feature Stories
  • Journalism student using laptop in conference room
    15 News Writing Rules for Beginning Journalism Students
  • Active newsroom filled with people and equipment.
    A Look at What Different Editors Do in the Newsroom
  • Friends using technology in living room
    Why Don't Young People Read the News?
  • Midsection Of Journalist Writing In Notepad While Holding Microphones
    How to Use Attribution Correctly in Journalism
  • Midsection Of Journalist Holding Microphones While Writing On Note Pad
    The Basics of Associated Press Style
  • Browser Window
    8 Ways to Determine Website Reliability
  • Woman wearing funny sunglasses reading newspaper on bench in the city
    The Secret to Writing Great Headlines for Your News Stories
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
    What Is a Story Angle?
  • Woman listens on cell phone as she makes notes
    Types of Feature Stories for Journalists
  • Man reading New York Times
    Differences Between Broadsheet and Tabloid Newspapers
  • Anchor man and woman at a news desk smiling at the camera.
    Tips for Writing Broadcast News Copy
  • Group of graduates with diplomas on university campus (differential focus)
    The Pros and Cons of Getting a Journalism Degree in College
  • Tabloid newspapers sit at a newsstand alongside the New York Times.
    Is Sensationalism in the News Bad?
  • Reporters at work
    The Difference Between Public Relations and Journalism
  • interview
    Building an Impressive Journalism Clip Portfolio
  • Jeff Marks, of WDBJ in Roanoke, speaks at a service
    The Best Way for a Reporter to Cover a Speech
  • Chatbubbles Internet Communication Technology Triangular Node Pattern Background
    Understanding Mass Media and Mass Communication
  • Close-Up Of Photographers And Journalist At Press Conference
    6 Tips for Reporters Covering Press Conferences
  • Young Man Reading Newspaper
    Mainbars and Sidebars in News Coverage
  • Focused businesswoman working late
    How Reporters Can Write Great Follow-up News Stories
  • journalist with recording devices
    Tips for Producing Great Trend Stories
  • Woman typing on laptop
    How Feature Writers Use Delayed Ledes
  • Young female soccer players playing on field at night
    Tips for Writing 5 Types of Sports Stories
  • Hands of Caucasian woman typing on laptop in bed
    Categories That Generate Stories for School Newspapers
  • Man typing on laptop
    How to Avoid Plagiarism in Journalism
  • Cropped Hand Of Journalist Holding Microphone By Businessman
    How to Work with Anonymous Sources
  • Businessman using digital voice recorder
    Journalistic Interviews: Notebooks or Recorders?
  • A folded newspaper on a table.
    How to Write Feature Stories
  • Journalists Interviewing
    6 Ways Reporters Can Avoid Conflicts of Interest
  • Former FBI Associate Director Mark Felt
    What Is an Anonymous Source?
  • Multiple Car Accident In Brooklyn
    10 News Writing Exercises for Journalism Students
  • Dwindling Newspaper Sales Echo Through Economy
    Freedom of the Press and Student Newspapers
  • A woman being interviewed and photographed
    10 Important Steps for Producing a Quality News Story
  • Doctor and businessman exchanging money
    Why Reporters Should Avoid Checkbook Journalism
  • Writing news for the web
    Writing News Stories for the Web
  • Two businessmen sitting at a table recording a podcast
    Understanding Citizen Journalism
  • High angle view of paparazzi photographers and reporters at event
    Six Tips for Writing News Stories That Will Grab a Reader
  • couple reading newspaper in coffee shop
    Learn What a Feature Story Is
  • Celebrity being interviewed and photographed by paparazzi at event
    Writing a Compelling, Informative News Lede
  • Businessman reading newspaper at breakfast
    Are Newspapers Dead or Adapting in the Age of Digital News?
  • Couples reading magazines at breakfast
    5 Key Ingredients for Great Feature Stories
  • TV Studio recording
    What Is a Breaking News Story?
  • reporter pointing microphone at the camera
    Objectivity and Fairness in Journalism
  • Eyeglasses and Newspaper
    The Top 12 Journalism Scandals Since 2000
  • A rolled up newspaper
    Are Newspapers Dying?
  • Constructing News Stories with the Inverted Pyramid
    Constructing News Stories with the Inverted Pyramid
  • Journalist holding microphone
    5 Essential Tips for Producing Great News Features
  • Listening carefully to answer fairly
    How to Conduct Interviews for News Stories
  • Judge and gavel in courtroom
    Court Reporting and Legal Journalism Writing Guide
  • A magnifying glass on focuses on newspaper headlines
    Journalism and the Meaning of the First Amendment
  • Kennedy Campaigns For Brown
    6 Tips for Writing About Live Events
  • Hand holding digital voice recorder against light blue background
    What Is a Beat Reporter?
  • woman on laptop
    Here's Everything You Need to Know About Writing Great Reviews
  • Emergency vehicles responding to emergency call in a city.
    7 Copy-Editing Exercises for Journalism Students
  • World News papers at newstand
    How to Use the Inverted Pyramid in Newswriting
  • Journalist taking notes
    Do You Need a Bachelor's Degree to Get a Journalism Job?
  • A woman working on a paper full of notes at her desk
    Five Great Feature Ideas for Writers
  • Man works on a laptop in a stadium
    Sportswriter Resources: Writing the Short Game Story
  • woman being interviewed
    7 Tips for Writing Personality Profiles That People Will Want to Read
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