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.
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Journalism 101 | International Journalists' Network
WEBSo you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. We’ve compiled our resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the ...
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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 to write broadcast news stories - International Journalists' …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Tell stories in a logical order: Make sure that your content has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Don't bury the lead; state the news near the top, without too much buildup. Use the present tense and active voice: You're writing for flow and to express what is going on now. Broadcast strives for immediacy.
Video reporting during the pandemic: Experts share their insights
WEBJun 26, 2020 · This article is part of our online coverage of reporting on COVID-19. To see more resources, click here. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaped a new normal in journalism today. Reporters around the world have adapted to cover the global health crisis from all different angles, and often from the confines of their homes. When out in the field, journalists are taking extra measures to ensure their ...
How to build a feature story - International Journalists' Network
WEBSep 22, 2022 · How to build a feature story. by Cristiana Bedei. Sep 22, 2022 in Journalism Basics. A feature is an exploration. It informs, inspires and entertains readers by going beyond hard facts and quotes, answering their questions about what is happening around the world. While it was mostly seen as an article …
Tips for writing better headlines - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Always use present tense, even if the event happened in the past. Use the infinitive form of a verb for future events. Do not spell out numbers. Use single quotation marks. Leave out auxiliary verbs. Leave out articles. Use a colon instead of ‘says’ or ‘said’. Capitalize only the first word in the headline.
12 tips for writing editorials - International Journalists' Network
WEBDec 5, 2018 · 12 tips for writing editorials. Editorials are a staple of traditional publications, and their relevance continues even as more and more publications turn to digital as their primary format. In an earlier article, IJNet explored the blurring line between fact and opinion online. In the face of these challenges, writing and producing quality ...
Digging deeper into the 5 W's of journalism
WEBOct 30, 2018 · The Five W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and How are journalism’s double trinity. They’re generally applied to whole stories, as Jeremy Porter notes on the Journalistics blog. But they’re also a key to fact-checking, especially when you’re reporting on statistics dropped into speeches or such. An excellent example of that is a BBC ...