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Journalism tips
The Global Business Journalism program is committed to providing ongoing journalism skills training to its students and alumni, as well as to journalists worldwide. We are pleased to share these tipsheets with you. Do you have a subject you'd like us to explore in a future training workshop or tipsheet? Send us a message via our "Contact Us" tab.
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Reporting
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What makes it news? If it’s new, interesting or newsworthy, says veteran journalist Terril Yue Jones
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6 tips for covering press conferences or speeches, from AP veteran Patrick Casey
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The four pillars of solutions journalism – and the benefits of collaboration
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10 Artificial Intelligence tools every journalist should know about (not including Chat GPT)
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How to overcome challenges and succeed as a foreign correspondent: tips from Mika Hentunen
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CBS' Matthew Mosk says "dogged patience" is the key to great investigative reporting
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Tips for covering natural disasters from two CBS News correspondents
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How journalists can cover political and military conflict without inflaming the situation
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Courage and truth-telling: Afghan journalist explains how to report from a conflict zone
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Business news skills
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How to write an easy-to-understand business or economics story
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5 essential skills for business journalism reporters, from Bankrate's Mark Hamrick
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Turning new economic data into user-friendly business news stories
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How to effectively cover business issues in your local community
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6 tips for covering press conferences or speeches, from AP veteran Patrick Casey
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Business news topics
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Turning new economic data into user-friendly business news stories
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10 essential tips for journalists covering international exchange rates and currencies
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A veteran business editor describes how to cover mergers and acquisitions
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4 smart ways to cover ESG issues, from veteran journalist Cary O'Reilly
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How to get the most out of The World Bank's data base and research reports
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3 tips to help you with your investments (or covering investing)
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Fad or the future? Business journalists need to know how NFTs work. Omar Gallaga explains...
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Using "per capita" to describe data: 4 things journalists need to know
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Writing tips
- The 10 essentials of news writing
- Storytelling in a flash: 5 tips for mastering fast-paced journalism
- Professor Rick Dunham's concise guide to writing concise stories
- How to report and write a feature story
- How to write an easy-to-understand business or economics story
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To write feature stories that keep people's attention, think like a child
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Maintaining your professionalism while writing about divisive, emotional topics
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A professional fact-checker explains how to avoid mistakes in your stories
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How to write stories (and plan your coverage) to appeal to younger news consumers
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Multimedia skills
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How artificial intelligence can enhance multimedia reporting
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7 tips that will take your photo galleries to the next level
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7 tips to help you prepare for a live television report, from Finnish correspondent Mika Hentunen
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CNBC's Emily Wilkins advice for TV storytelling: get to the point quickly, clearly and compellingly
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From news to Reels: 5 ways to transform your reporting into engaging videos
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5 tips for improving your audio storytelling skills from public radio veteran Marilyn Geewax
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A 4-step checklist to help you produce better data journalism stories
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ESG, climate change and environmental coverage
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Social media
- 5 steps to make your journalism irresistible on social media platforms
- Social media tips: 10 rules to follow to build your social media community (and 10 things to avoid)
- Social media brand-building advice from trailblazer Tracee Evans
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How to create social media posts that generate shares, from star vlogger Charmaine Magbuhos
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10 tips and tricks for creating a successful Instagram account
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8 tips for creating an Instagram post that people will want to share
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5 steps to expanding (and protecting) your social media brand
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Covering hot topics in the news
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A short history of tariffs — and why Trump's actions mark a radical break from global trade history
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Behind Trump’s tariffs, flawed math and global risks. A conversation with economist Robert Blecker.
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Decoding Trump: Behind the "crazy man" image is a tough negotiator who's not that hard to figure out
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Tips for covering natural disasters from two CBS News correspondents
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Tips to cover the Israel-Hamas war (plus resources for journalists)
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How journalists can cover political and military conflict without inflaming the situation
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Maintaining your professionalism while writing about divisive, emotional topics
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5 tips for covering LGBTQ+ issues from the National Press Club Journalism Institute
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How to build networks with other journalists on the issues that you cover
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Combatting disinformation
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Artificial intelligence
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Navigating the AI landscape: Insights from technologist Ali Tehrani
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How artificial intelligence can enhance multimedia reporting
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How to leverage AI to boost efficiency and innovation in journalism
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Transforming the newsroom: 5 AI tools that can elevate your journalism
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Grace Shao: Journalists must understand AI technology in order to cover its impact on our world
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How ChatGPT can help you as a journalist – and what you should worry about
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How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping college students' lives
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Surviving and thriving in a turbulent media ecosystem
- How to get a journalism job: 9 tips that will improve your chances
- 5 tips on breaking into journalism from Steve Gunn
- Grace Shao's 6 key tips to launch a successful media career
- How's the job search going? Here are tips on tweaking your résumé and nailing the interview
- How to build networks with other journalists on the issues that you cover
- How to get the most from your college journalism experience: 4 tips from CNBC's Emily Wilkins
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7 tips to build a durable career in journalism from Haitian reporter Jean Samuel Mentor
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10 tios on building a career as a foreign correspondent from Thanos Dimadis
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Breaking into journalism: How to sell yourself as a freelance writer
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How to create a basic journalism portfolio in 10 minutes – and then to keep improving it later
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9 ways journalists can seek a respite from the anxieties of today's media world
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7 challenges to overcome in launching a journalism startup venture
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How to write stories (and plan your coverage) to appeal to younger news consumers
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Best practices in journalism: Ethics, overcoming bias and more
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About Global Business Journalism
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Answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Global Business Journalism program
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Visualizing the global reach of the Global Business Journalism program
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6 reasons why you should consider studying journalism in China
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7 reasons why you should apply to the Global Business Journalism program at Tsinghua University
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5 things: GBJ grad Jamille Tran, now a Bloomberg reporter, shares what she loves about the program
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Samples of the best journalism portfolios written by Global Business Journalism students