We offer you a few more exercises:
Interview
Write an interview. Choose a subject. It can be a close relative, a friend, or an interesting person who might appeal to a broader audience (a local artist, writer, or blogger). You can conduct the interview in person or agree on a remote format and send your questions via a messenger or social media platform. You can even interview yourself—create questions and answer them on your own. In this case, imagine questions from a fictional journalist and respond to them. Continue reading ‘Interesting Exercises for Aspiring Journalists’ »
The ethics of using sources is a crucial component of a journalist’s daily work. Violations in this area undermine trust in both the journalist and the media outlet, complicating future interactions with people and information sources. Experts highlight the following key points:
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Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions:
Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions:
An interview is one of the most common genres in journalism. The main goals of an interview are to gather interesting information and reveal the personality of the interviewee through conversation.
We are moving on to interviews. An interview is a conversation between a journalist and the interviewee. Question-answer, question-answer. Typically, the interviewee is an expert, a public figure, or someone of societal significance. This is where the journalist’s talent and skills shine—asking the “right” questions that elicit interesting, detailed responses. 
It is hard to imagine a journalistic report without photographs. Therefore, let’s talk about the general rules of photography in journalism. Many novice journalists do not understand what types of photos are interesting to editors and readers. Additionally, some press services send very poor-quality images. Examples of such subpar images include a photo of a milk carton accompanying a story about a dairy factory or a picture of a signboard with the factory’s name for news about the factory’s opening. 
Reportage is information from the scene of an event. A journalist is personally present where something is happening and conveys information with details and specifics. The reader or viewer (if it’s a video) should feel as if they are part of the event. To achieve this, the journalist provides vivid details, describing events in real time. 
Although the main goal of a headline is to grab attention and encourage reading, journalistic headlines should not merely be “clickbait,” designed solely to generate clicks. A headline must reflect the essence of the material and not mislead the reader. Striking a balance is essential—it should attract attention while accurately conveying the information in a journalistic manner. 
The vast majority of journalistic materials published on news portals, by information agencies, and in newspapers are news articles, often referred to as “news briefs” or “news reports.”
Now, pay attention and take our advice. Save press releases, correspondence, photos, voice recordings, screenshots, and any other information that proves you didn’t make up the published information yourself. If anyone questions you, you’ll be able to show the original source.
In their daily activities, journalists obtain information from the following sources:
Every aspiring journalist will eventually conduct their first interview, and proper preparation is essential! Start by getting yourself mentally ready—build confidence and courage.
We’ve been working in journalism for many years and have had only limited involvement in blogging. However, in today’s world, bloggers and journalists, and what they do, have a lot in common. At the very least, both create content (text, photo, or video), have an audience, and use social media to promote their work. 
A headline in journalism is like the title of a book or movie, a shop sign, or a brand name. It’s the first thing a reader sees, and based on it, they decide whether to continue reading.
There are many definitions of the concept of “journalism.” Here is a compact yet content-rich one:
Learn to ask good questions. These should be the right questions, ones that cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no” — they are also called open-ended questions. Closed-ended questions, which can be answered briefly and definitively, can sometimes be used as clarifying questions if you didn’t understand something and want to clear it up. Open-ended questions, however, give you more information, and the interviewee is forced to give more detailed responses. Questions like “Why?”, “Tell me how it all started,” or “What consequences will this lead to?” are examples. These cannot be answered in just a few words. 
A journalist must remain neutral—this is fundamental, the very foundation of true journalism. If a journalist is promoting a politician or fighting against some Protestant religious movement, then it’s anything but journalism (propaganda, PR, social activism)—but not journalism.