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Journalism Training

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Many things can happen. Many things can occur. Many of these events are small and therefore not worthy of much thought. There are some instances that are worth more attention. Perhaps lives were saved or lost, and perhaps the incident can have tangible repercussions for the community, the country or the entire world. Maybe something was lost or found, but maybe it was so unique that it deserves to be brought to the attention of a wider audience simply because it was so unique.
journalists are here to help. The journalist's basic function is to tell you about the event, its causes, and the effects it will have on the people who were affected. The journalist is a pioneer in media usage, whether it be sound, print, televised broadcast or all of these transmitted via the internet.

This dangerous and complicated profession is in high demand. Paramount Training and Development created a Journalism Training Module for those who are interested in learning how to do their job as part of the media.

The journalist will continue to be available to report on any event that takes place in any part the world. The journalist and their profession are not likely to disappear in an age when information is readily available and in high demand. Disinformation is equally prevalent in today's information age. Journalists face a difficult task in today's climate. As more and more instances of negligence and lack of ethics are exposed to the public, their institutions are being challenged. The truth and the facts will not disappear, but journalists will continue to exist as long as people are willing to face them.

Journalism Training Outline

Course Overview

The first part of the day will be spent getting to know the participants and discussing the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to identify their learning goals.

Promote media literacy

In this session, participants will be taught how to write for print, for radio, and for televised news, and how to do so in an effective fashion.

Teach learners in the use of multiple media systems

In this session, participants will be introduced to basic application, appropriate media usage, to maverick application of these media for use in the field, as well as which media is best suited for what kind of coverage.

Teach learners of the expanded role of journalists

During this session, participants will be taught how to create Editorials, Op-Eds, and Opinion pieces, and when these are most applicable or appropriate for which situations.

Train Learners in Information Gathering

This workshop will introduce to participants the tools and techniques to identify and verify reliable sources of information for use in their work, while also teaching them to identify and avoid unreliable or inconsistent sources which may end up misdirecting them and hence their audiences.

Promote Ethical, Unbiased Journalism

In this session, participants will learn the value of ethics in journalism, as well as how to write and speak in an acceptably unbiased matter when faced with sensitive issues.


Workshop Wrap-Up

At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.

Refund Policy

No refund

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David Smith
Paramount Training & Development
0499282203

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