Introduction to Journalism

For all those working in the media, from online and print magazines and newspapers to PR and house journals, as well as those who have to deal with journalists. This is the ideal workshop for a grounding in the core skills.

A heavy practical emphasis means that by the end of this workshop, a newcomer will understand how a journalist works, and immediately be able to make a worthwhile contribution. Includes:

- News-writing - what news is, how to find it and write it
- Feature writing - planning, research and structure
- Proof-reading - how to spot the mistakes
- Interviewing - getting the key points and good quotes
- Sub-editing - editing copy and writing headlines
- The myths of school English
- House style
- Getting the best from spelling and grammar checkers

Not for: Those experienced in journalism or PR