To succeed in journalism, and most other careers, you need to be able to meet deadlines. How hard can that be? A reporter struggles to meet a deadline. (Illustration by News Decoder) Journalists, and most other professionals, work under deadlines. That means that they...
At the University of Toronto, people with specialized information become journalists and work with News Decoder to inform teens hungry for good information. A map connects Toronto to Paris. (Credit: Google Maps Image/News Decoder) Preety Sharma is a public health and...
Young people struggle to make sense of world events. That’s where our correspondents come in. Experienced journalists and teens learning from each other. A collage of News Decoder correspondents. A decade ago, Nelson Graves launched a crowdfunding campaign to...
We live in an age of misinformation. Here are ways you can make sure you aren’t part of the problem. Two girls gossip about a social media post. (Illustration by News Decoder) At News Decoder, we share advice for young people from experts in journalism, media...
Many ethical journalists try to eliminate bias from their stories. But how possible is that and can you end up deceiving yourself and your readers? A notepad with a list of possible story ideas. Illustration by News Decoder. At News Decoder, we share advice for young...
Many think writing a story isn’t worth the effort when you have AI to do it. But there is satisfaction that only comes by doing it from scratch. A woman chops vegetables. (Photo by Nicolesy) At News Decoder, we share advice for young people from experts in...
Greenwashing is when corporations use eco-sustainability as a marketing tool. But can you tell if they’re for real? Here are some ways you can check them out. A young person struggles with climate anxiety. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is...
Can AI help journalists and not kill their jobs? Put that question to an AI app and you get some reassurance. But can we trust that? A journalist and AI robot work together on a story. (Photo illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: The theme of the United...
Don’t know who to interview? Can’t figure out what your story is about? Try thinking about it as a movie. And grab some popcorn. A movie director on a set. (Illustration by News Decoder) At News Decoder, we share advice for young people from experts in...
Before you start interviewing people you need to know what part they play in a story. Only then can you reach out to them. A reporter interviews a source for a story. (Illustration by News Decoder) People, not numbers, are the heart of your stories. Finding those...