Journalism Skills for Beginners

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Udemy

Acquire the skills necessary to create reports and feature stories, then submit your work for publication.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 799

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Journalistic Abilities Journalism could be a choice for those who are undecided about their degree, particularly those who desire knowledge faster than others. Individuals may be familiar with journalism, but they may be unfamiliar with journalistic abilities. This is due to the fact that journalism abilities encompass numerous facets of people's life via social media platforms, websites, radio and television news, and information. Writing, communicationphotography, videography, audio production, data research, investigation, and storytelling are examples of transferable skills. Journalism Skills for Beginners online certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to learn how to report and produce a feature story for publication.

Journalism Skills for Beginners online training consists of 3.5 hours of digital classes, eight articles, 14 downloadable resources, and lifetime access with a digital certificate upon course completion.

Journalism Skills for Beginners online course focuses on reporting, writing, journalism skills, guiding through report writing, the five Ws and one H, the code of ethics and calculated risks, common sense reporting, the art of interviewing, tackling issues, basics in writing, editing, and selling the story.

The highlights

  • Certificate of Completion
  • 3.5 Hours of Video Lessons
  • Eight  Articles
  • 14 Downloadable Resources
  • Access on Mobile and TV

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Journalism Skills for Beginners certification course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of concepts such as story writing, publication, and compensation. The aspirant will learn how to get published, essential reporting techniques, editor-pleasing secrets, how to prepare a feature story, the importance of building a portfolio, and the advantages of internships. The applicant will learn about the pitfalls, the code of ethics, and why failure is a part of the path to success as well as also learn why journalism is a great career choice.

The syllabus

What's in the course

  • Introduction
  • Is this course for you?
  • What's in the course
  • What's not in the course
  • Why you are lucky
  • How to take the course

Journalism Skills Overview

  • Introduction
  • Are you fearless?
  • A useful secret to know
  • Brainstorming story ideas
  • Write for a specific market
  • Getting paid vs writing for free
  • Work on your story idea

Focus is key

  • Your guiding light
  • When it is okay to change your focus

Journalism 101

  • The five Ws and one H
  • Feature stories vs news
  • The feature story approach
  • The pitfalls of passion
  • Attribution

Code of Ethics

  • Be honest in your reporting
  • The Journalist's Code of Ethics

Safety in the field

  • Take care
  • Calculated risks and commonsense reporting
  • Specialized training for conflicts

Reporting your story

  • Don't skip preparation
  • But don't overdo it
  • Are you an expert but don't realize it?

Practical stuff

  • Note taking vs recording
  • Pen and note pad
  • Note-taking practice makes perfect
  • The lost art of shorthand
  • Using a recorder
  • The secret every boy scout knows

Getting out into the field

  • Visit the scene
  • Face to face
  • Take care to get a variety of voices
  • Waiting for the "bell" to go off
  • Covering the ground
  • Calling it a day

The art of interviewing

  • Getting down to the nitty-gritty of interviewing
  • Choosing your interviewing situation
  • Preparing the questions
  • Ask the right questions
  • Avoid leading questions
  • Follow-up questions
  • The secret that even professionals fail at
  • Professional behavior
  • Finishing on a high note
  • Summing up interviewing

Tackling complex issues

  • You don't need a PhD to tackle complex issues
  • Do your homework
  • Don't jump in if it is too complex
  • Examples of tough subjects
  • Reporting summary
  • FUN BONUS

Preparing to write

  • Introduction and the bonus - Keep Your Editor Happy
  • Get organized

Writing basics

  • The five boxes feature template
  • A secret that will be invaluable for your writing
  • Your focus
  • Weaving your focus through your story
  • Grab your reader
  • Examples of good leads
  • The importance of anecdotes and description
  • Letting it flow
  • Still a bit rough?

Editing Your Story

  • From creative to critic
  • A secret that sounds worse than it is
  • Check everything is there
  • Check grammar, spelling and names

Getting feedback

  • Get a friend or colleague to check your work

Selling your story

  • Working to get your story published
  • For money or fame or exposure?
  • Make sure the conditions of submission are clear
  • The importance of getting published
  • The problem and opportunity of working for free
  • Building a portfolio
  • Keeping things professional
  • Many reporters' first attempts suck
  • Your blog or website

Your future in journalism

  • Stick at it
  • BONUS - The answer to that question about "All the President's Men"
  • BONUS - Adding photos to the mix

Instructors

Mr Julian Gearing
Journalist
Freelancer

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