Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · A sentence or two is usually sufficient. Photo captions should be written in complete sentences and in the present tense. The present tense gives the image a sense of immediacy. When it is not logical to write the entire caption in the present tense, the first sentence is written in the present tense and the following sentences are not. Be brief.
Opportunities - International Journalists' Network
WEBIJNet delivers the latest on global media innovation, news apps and tools, training opportunities and expert advice for professional and citizen journalists worldwide. Produced by the International Center for Journalists, IJNet follows the shifting journalism scene from a global perspective in eight languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and French.
How this Ugandan journalism institute is changing investigative ...
WEBJul 30, 2021 · Two years ago, Ugandan investigative reporter Solomon Serwanjja partnered with BBC Africa Eye on the investigation, Stealing From the Sick. Published as a documentary film, the project uncovered the alleged trading of government-regulated pharmaceuticals on the black market in Uganda. It also exposed the plight of Ugandans who were forced to use private hospitals because of frequent drug ...
How do journalists find their story ideas?
WEBMay 12, 2020 in Freelancing. To discover their next big story idea, journalists live, learn, brainstorm and, especially, practice. While finding new stories may come naturally to some, there are easy tactics to apply to overcome any sort of writer’s block. Original journalism doesn’t mean coming up with fresh ideas on the spot all the time.
9 tools for verifying images - International Journalists' Network
WEBJul 11, 2019 · As technology advances, fake images and video become harder to spot. A University of Warwick study found participants identified fake images only 60 percent of the time. But these tools can help us figure out if what …
How India's government uses Pegasus to spy on journalists
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Death of press freedom. For years, the Indian government has been accused of using hacking software against dissidents and adversaries. In 2018, Pegasus was reportedly deployed for snooping on Dalit activists and advocates allegedly accused of being involved in the Bhima Koregaon violence in western Maharashtra. Many of the activists are still in jail, and some were again surveilled by Pegasus ...
Fact-checking tips for journalists - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Well, the truth is, nobody. A journalist must never accept what they are told without scrutinising the information. Journalists should take a sceptical view of every piece of information shared with them. They should not blindly trust contacts – even if those contacts have proved reliable in the past.
The art of the Q&A interview - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · This article was updated on March 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. EST.The interview is a key tool for journalists. Yet the interviews we conduct every day to collect sources’ testimonies to complete our articles, aren’t the same as a question-and-answer (Q&A) — an unedited back-and-forth with the subject. This genre requires care, constitutes a separate world, and when done well, can become a ...
Understanding bots, botnets and trolls - International Journalists' …
WEBNov 13, 2018 · Over the past two years, words like “bots”, “botnets”, and “trolls” have entered mainstream conversations about social networks and their impact on democracies. However, malicious social media accounts have often been mislabeled, derailing the conversations about them from substance to definitions. This post lays out some of the working definitions and methodologies used by DFRLab ...
How to organize and write an investigative journalism story
WEBOct 30, 2018 · After completing your final draft, systematically check your notes, documents and interviews to double-check the accuracy of the information you included in the story. Have your story examined by your publisher or your company’s attorney to check for libel or other legal problems. Often a simple word change – without changing the thrust of ...