So many news stories put people to sleep. To wake readers up, tell them a little story about one person’s experience. A grandfather telling a story to children. (Photo by Blue Cutler/Getty Images Signature) Has this happened to you? A parent or teacher started...
Investigative reporters make good movie characters. In reality, the work isn’t sexy or exciting. But it is important. And more important, even you can do it. A man wonders if there is something wrong when a factory spews pollution. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
On International Fact-Checking Day, we recognize the many ways truth has blurred and the ways people are working to separate what’s real from what’s false. Two sections in a bookstore for facts and fiction. (Illustration by News Decoder) According to a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There is a story you want to tell. But how do you convince an editor to green light it? That’s the art of the pitch. An editor takes a red pen to a story draft. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material created as part of News...
One expert says one thing, another something different. So how can you know what’s what? Here are some tips to figuring out what to believe and what to report. Two experts disagree. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material...