The Five Key Concepts of Media Literacy
Media literacy is the ability to point out different media types and understand the messages they're sending. It helps us understand the media's role in our society and teaches us to ask critical questions. Media literacy provides the tools that enable us to determine...
The 5 W’s and H of Journalism
In all kinds of writing and research in journalism, people are always looking for the most effective strategies for increasing visibility and driving the point home to their readers and listeners. Smart journalists know that there are several approaches they can...
How Journalism Has Changed
As with many other industries, journalism has changed and evolved over the years. As people grow and new technologies enter the field, journalism has been forced to adapt. Some of these changes will be more obvious - such as the transition toward a digital medium....
The Importance of Media Training
Media training is an essential part of many jobs - and yet it is one of the most commonly overlooked skills. In essence, media training gives professionals the skills to communicate with the media. This means that they have a better handle on what to say (and what not...
Lost in the Noise — Stories that Matter
We continue to be bombarded with articles about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars even though nothing has substantively changed since Monday evening when Smith issued his apology. "The noise" created by stories like this -- squeezed for every last morsel of...
How to Become a Professional Journalist
Journalism is an integral part of how communities stay informed about what is happening in the world. Within journalism are many different specialties and career options worth pursuing beyond the on-camera reporter and anchors. Overall, it is the perfect field for...