by Sabine Berzina | 2 Aug 2024 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips
Go into politics? Be a doctor? Sell cars? Synthesizing info, listening, asking questions and handling deadlines are valuable skills whatever the job. One woman interviewing another for a job realizes she is the one being interviewed. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
by Cathal O'Luanaigh | 30 Jul 2024 | Correspondents in the Spotlight, Journalism
Understanding global politics is one thing. But how to explain it without boring us? Journalist John West tells us how he makes the complicated compelling. When you read a published article on News Decoder, you’re only seeing part of the story. Who is writing it? What...
by Cathal O'Luanaigh | 23 Jul 2024 | Correspondents in the Spotlight, Journalism, News Decoder Updates
Journalism takes courage. So does moving from a rural village to a capital city. Correspondent Enock Wanderema shares his journey to becoming a global citizen. When you read a published article on News Decoder, you’re only seeing part of the story. Who is writing it?...
by Marcy Burstiner | 19 Jul 2024 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips
When you read or hear a story do you feel left out because you don’t know the background? Why do some stories leave us feeling stupid? Professional sports commentators in press box at American football game. (Credit: SDI Productions/Getty Images Signature)...
by Susan Ruel | 18 Jul 2024 | Asia, History, Journalism, News Photography, United States
In 1962 reporters arriving in Vietnam found an increasing U.S. military presence that wasn’t supposed to exist. Reporting what was happening took courage. Associated Press correspondent Peter Arnett, left, marches in column with Vietnamese troops as he covers...