Aims
You will concentrate on developing news writing reporting skills for use in periodicals, in-house publications and other written material through a combination of workshops, discussions and practical exercises. You will gain an appreciation of the value of news, and then begin to develop the skills required for professional news reporting. You will cover how to handle quotes and the ethical constraints on press freedom, in addition to other legal issues, such as libel, contempt, privacy and protecting sources.
Suitability
No prior experience is necessary. However, a good level of written and spoken English and an awareness of current affairs is advisable. The course will appeal to you if you have little or no formal journalistic training. Delegates in research or editorial assistant roles will find this introductory course of particular interest.
Content
finding and researching a story
planning stories
interviewing sources and writing
structuring a news story
writing an introduction
making copy effective
Duration: 2 days or 10 evenings
Dates: See below
Location: Elephant and Castle
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