A degree is expensive, but the good news is you don’t need one to get started in journalism. Plus, if you follow the freelance route, you can even get paid to learn on the job. When I was in journalism school, the department invited a guest speaker who worked as …
The 20th Century was the age of journalism with the majority of people getting their news from what is now called legacy media. In major cities healthy competition existed between multiple newspapers, TV and radio stations. However, all that changed as news consumers shifted to online sources. Although the Internet …
Journalists should do some research and ask important questions before reporting on poll results.
Using a tape recorder as a newspaper journalist has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, you don’t have to rely on memory and hastily scribbled notes. On the other hand, you risk becoming a passive listener and, of course, having your full interview gobbled up by the mysterious …
One reason why everyone wants to write for magazines is the ability to explore issues in depth. If you think you are good at writing feature articles, it’s worth it to pursue magazines. Just like newspapers, many major magazines have shuttered, reduced the number of editions or gone to online …
Research on the Internet can seem convenient, but if you are not careful, you can spend a lot of time looking at irrelevant results without finding the information you need. The Internet can also be a rabbit hole where you come in with a specific inquiry, but end up pursuing …
