Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
网页2018年10月30日 · 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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网页2024年10月4日 · IJNet 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' …
网页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.
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网页IJNet 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 build a feature story - International Journalists' Network
网页2022年9月22日 · 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 published in newspapers and magazines 10 ...
Journalism 101 | International Journalists' Network
网页So 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 ...
12 tips for writing editorials - International Journalists' Network
网页2018年12月5日 · 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 ...
Understanding bots, botnets and trolls - International Journalists' …
网页2018年11月13日 · Over the past two years, words like “bots”, “botnets”, and “trolls” have entered mainstream conversations about social networks and their impact on democracies. However, malicious social media accounts have often been mislabeled, derailing the conversations about them from substance to definitions. This post lays out some of the working definitions and methodologies used by DFRLab ...
Tips for writing better headlines - International Journalists' Network
网页2018年10月30日 · 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.
Multimedia Journalism - International Journalists' Network
网页Multimedia Journalism. Toolkit. In the 21st-century journalism world, multimedia skills are more important than ever. Having the ability to take quality photos, shoot video on your mobile phone and tailor your reporting to the digital space can make your work stand out from the crowd. These skills won’t just make your resume more attractive ...