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Tip: Become an Online Advance Search pro

These clever online search tools will help you find accurate and reliable information about people and places 

Posted by on 10/01/22

Tip: Smash your annual work review

Impress your boss and put yourself in prime position for a promotion

Posted by on 07/01/22

Tip: Monetise your community

Turn your most loyal readers into an important revenue stream

Posted by on 06/01/22

Tip: Kickstart branded content revenue in 2022

Sponsored content can be a great revenue source for your newsroom. If you do not know where to start, follow these tips from Meta Branded Content Project

Posted by on 05/01/22

Tip: Constructive ways to report on science scepticism

Although vaccine-sceptics or climate-sceptics predate the pandemic, the movements that promote mistrust of experts are becoming more prominent. Improve your coverage to prevent misrepresenting people and stories

Posted by on 22/12/21

Tip: Entrepreneurial journalists advise on skills for 2022

ICFJ Knight Fellows reflect on the skills reporters will need next year amid rising press freedom concerns

Posted by on 21/12/21

Tip: Cultivate a better relationship with your sources

The connection between journalists and those who trust them with their stories needs to be a two-way street

Posted by on 16/12/21

Tip: Prepare for your next job interview

Land the job you are after by making sure you are as prepared as possible

Posted by on 15/12/21

Could “prebunking” be the cure to helping audiences spot false news?

Two social psychology professors have created a set of games that teach online users the manipulative tactics that are used to spread falsehoods

Posted by admin on 15/12/21

Tip: Top tools for tracking the impact of climate change

Find, store and analyse the data behind environmental stories

Posted by on 14/12/21

Tip: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa's four steps to solidarity in journalism

The press freedom champion shares insights on holding power to account amid relentless harassment and misinformation on social media

Posted by on 13/12/21

Tip: Drive audience engagement with quizzes

Quizzes, Q&As and polls are a sure proof way to bring interactivity to your website and keep readers’ attention for longer

Posted by on 07/12/21

Tip: How to get started as an investigative journalist

When starting your journalism career, it pays off to learn from the best: GIJN rounded up top tips from six young investigative journalists in Nigeria, Peru, India, South Africa and the UK

Posted by on 06/12/21

Tip: How UK freelance journalists can use ALCS to earn more money from their work

If you have written for any UK-based magazines or journals in the last three years, you could be due a payout

Posted by on 03/12/21

Tip : Incorporate solutions journalism in your reporting

Telling stories of how communities and businesses respond to crises should not be mistaken for just "good news" journalism. It can help inspire your readers and make them feel empowered 

Posted by on 01/12/21

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