Journalism: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Conduct an Interview
You've got a source -- now how do you get the information?
You've got a source -- now how do you get the information?
How to Get Press Access
There's an event you want to report or take photos at, but how do you get in?
There's an event you want to report or take photos at, but how do you get in?
The British Tabloids
Sleaze is the story of the day in a country where the gossip papers are king.
Sleaze is the story of the day in a country where the gossip papers are king.
The Basics of Page Design
How to create sharp-looking pages that catch readers' attention
How to create sharp-looking pages that catch readers' attention
Qualities of a good journalist
Not everyone is cut out to report the news -- but possessing these attributes put you on the right path.
Not everyone is cut out to report the news -- but possessing these attributes put you on the right path.
Where to Find Story Ideas
Don't wait for it to fall into your lap -- go out and find it!
Don't wait for it to fall into your lap -- go out and find it!
Khalid Sheik Mohammed
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Blackbeard
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
Write a Story Now
You're ready to hit the keyboard, but how do you get from Point A to Point B?
You're ready to hit the keyboard, but how do you get from Point A to Point B?
Datelines on News Stories
What's that city name before the story starts?
What's that city name before the story starts?
Writing Eye-Catching Headlines
No one's going to read the story if the headline doesn't pull them in.
No one's going to read the story if the headline doesn't pull them in.
So You Want to Be a Journalist
If the news business is calling you, here's how to respond.
If the news business is calling you, here's how to respond.
Basics of writing commentary
Everybody has an opinion -- it's how to express it that's the challenge
Everybody has an opinion -- it's how to express it that's the challenge
Journalism job hunting
News hounds have plenty of opportunities to move into the industry, move on or move up. You just have to know where to look.
News hounds have plenty of opportunities to move into the industry, move on or move up. You just have to know where to look.
How To Break Into Journalism
You've got the desire -- now how do you get in the newsroom?
You've got the desire -- now how do you get in the newsroom?
Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro
Only China leads Cuba in the number of journalists thrown in prison.
Only China leads Cuba in the number of journalists thrown in prison.
Portrait Professional
A review
A review
Be a Freelance Photojournalist
Get your news photos published.
Get your news photos published.
Panasonic SDR-H18 camcorder
A review of this tape- and disc-free camcorder.
A review of this tape- and disc-free camcorder.
2008 Newspaper Endorsements
A round-up of the candidates' thumbs-up from publications in the presidential primaries.
A round-up of the candidates' thumbs-up from publications in the presidential primaries.
Sony ICD-P520 Voice Recorder
This handy recorder has 256MB of built-in flash memory packed into a small, durable case.
This handy recorder has 256MB of built-in flash memory packed into a small, durable case.
How to Copy Edit a Story
Take these steps to ensure copy is free from errors.
Take these steps to ensure copy is free from errors.
How a Newspaper is Produced
From start to finish, the daily deadline cycle takes ideas and turns them into the product that lands on your front porch.
From start to finish, the daily deadline cycle takes ideas and turns them into the product that lands on your front porch.
Newsroom slang
Brush up on newsroom lingo and slang with this glossary.
Brush up on newsroom lingo and slang with this glossary.
Top 10 News Stories of 2007
Which headlines really [i]made[/i] the headlines in 2007?
Which headlines really [i]made[/i] the headlines in 2007?
Style Tips
Some of the finer points of making your copy ready for the press.
Some of the finer points of making your copy ready for the press.
Libel or slander?
What is the difference between libel and slander?
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Your best newsroom job
Different journalism jobs require different types of people. Which position fits you best?
Different journalism jobs require different types of people. Which position fits you best?
Are e-mail interviews OK?
Is it OK to conduct an interview via e-mail?
Is it OK to conduct an interview via e-mail?
Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Get Syndicated
Achieving nationwide distribution requires talent, patience, and a keen understanding of how the industry works.
Achieving nationwide distribution requires talent, patience, and a keen understanding of how the industry works.
Journalism - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Journalism guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Journalism guide site.
Writing Sharp Ledes
Your reporting won't mean a thing if you can't hook the reader from the beginning.
Your reporting won't mean a thing if you can't hook the reader from the beginning.
Sidebar
Sidebar
Sidebar
Passing Journalism Job Tests
Impress potential employers when they test your know-how.
Impress potential employers when they test your know-how.
Mariane Pearl
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
What is gray space?
Text-heavy pages can lose readers.
Text-heavy pages can lose readers.
Building a network of sources
The right sources can mean the difference between a scoop and a soured opportunity. Know how to build relationships that count.
The right sources can mean the difference between a scoop and a soured opportunity. Know how to build relationships that count.
Convention Media Credentials
From full-time media professionals to bloggers, here are the steps to get credentials for the 2008 Republican and Democratic conventions.
From full-time media professionals to bloggers, here are the steps to get credentials for the 2008 Republican and Democratic conventions.
What Makes a Good News Photo?
A great photo can add to -- or a bad photo can detract from -- a news story's impact.
A great photo can add to -- or a bad photo can detract from -- a news story's impact.
Daniel Pearl
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Pravda
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
Pervez Musharraf
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Style Tip - Addresses
Make sure locations in your stories are written right.
Make sure locations in your stories are written right.
Get Press Releases Noticed
How to get your story or event noticed when pitching a news organization.
How to get your story or event noticed when pitching a news organization.
Slug
Slug
Slug
Be a Commentary Writer
From submitting letters to the editor to becoming a syndicated columnist.
From submitting letters to the editor to becoming a syndicated columnist.
Notepad or Voice Recorder?
Which method of note-taking ensures efficiency and reliability?
Which method of note-taking ensures efficiency and reliability?
Build a News Blog
How to build a news blog people will want to read
How to build a news blog people will want to read
"Journalist and the Jihadi"
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Richard Reid
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Pearl held by kidnappers
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Getting Arab Style Right
With war and terrorism the hottest topics out there, make sure you know the people, places and organizations.
With war and terrorism the hottest topics out there, make sure you know the people, places and organizations.
Style Tip: Dates
Common errors seen in stories.
Common errors seen in stories.
"A Mighty Heart"
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
An overview of the case that inspired the movie "A Mighty Heart."
Get Your Op-Ed Published
You've crafted a stellar commentary; now get it out there for the world to read.
You've crafted a stellar commentary; now get it out there for the world to read.
What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism, and how do I avoid it?
What is plagiarism, and how do I avoid it?
Should I use 'said' or 'says'?
Which word is better for quotes?
Which word is better for quotes?
Kids' Corner: Your Questions
Thinking about a career in the news business?
Thinking about a career in the news business?
Embracing the Internet
While many in the newspaper business sound the death knell for the industry, smart journalists know that they must embrace the Internet to flourish in their careers.
While many in the newspaper business sound the death knell for the industry, smart journalists know that they must embrace the Internet to flourish in their careers.
America's First Newspaper
When and how did colonial Americans begin to get their daily dose of news?
When and how did colonial Americans begin to get their daily dose of news?
Can I date a source?
Developing anything beyond a professional relationship can be problematic.
Developing anything beyond a professional relationship can be problematic.
Alexander Litvinenko
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
Journalism - Articles
An index of Articles for the Journalism guide site.
An index of Articles for the Journalism guide site.
Lede
A definition
A definition
Nokia 6102i cell phone
Nokia 6102i cell phone
Nokia 6102i cell phone
Breakout
Breakout
Breakout
Top Journalism Stories of 2007
These are the events that impacted the news industry -- and journalism profession as a whole -- in 2007.
These are the events that impacted the news industry -- and journalism profession as a whole -- in 2007.
Yearlong countdown
In the run-up to the 2008 Summer Olympics, press-freedom and human-rights organizations are bringing attention to the abuses in China.
In the run-up to the 2008 Summer Olympics, press-freedom and human-rights organizations are bringing attention to the abuses in China.
Father Nguyen Van Ly
Vietnamese editor sentenced to eight years in prison for pro-democracy publication.
Vietnamese editor sentenced to eight years in prison for pro-democracy publication.
Angle
Angle
Angle
The Arab-Language Media
Check out how these organizations cover their world
Check out how these organizations cover their world
What is an ombudsman?
Learn what this readers' representative does.
Learn what this readers' representative does.
Australian al-Qaida
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
Threatened Over Muhammad
Newspapers grapple with freedom of speech issues in the face of protests over representations of or references to the Islamic prophet.
Newspapers grapple with freedom of speech issues in the face of protests over representations of or references to the Islamic prophet.
Kenji Nagai
Dedicated correspondent becomes the story as his shooting emphasizes the brutality of the Myanmar crackdowns.
Dedicated correspondent becomes the story as his shooting emphasizes the brutality of the Myanmar crackdowns.
Battling bias
Preventing a perception of media bias starts in the newsroom.
Preventing a perception of media bias starts in the newsroom.
Will My Editor Change a Story?
Your text may not appear in the final version the way you filed it.
Your text may not appear in the final version the way you filed it.
Voice of the Caliphate
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
Organize a Newsroom Potluck
If you're stuck in the newsroom on a holiday, make it the place to be with a tasty potluck!
If you're stuck in the newsroom on a holiday, make it the place to be with a tasty potluck!
Covering Campaign 2008
The sources and the resources you need to write about the next presidential go-round.
The sources and the resources you need to write about the next presidential go-round.
Undoing copy errors
Mistakes within copy can call the very credibility of a publication into question. Learn how to put water on the flames.
Mistakes within copy can call the very credibility of a publication into question. Learn how to put water on the flames.
Style Tip - Compound Modifiers
When does the usage call for a hyphen?
When does the usage call for a hyphen?
Al-Zarqawi
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
How Do I Juggle a Busy Beat?
Prioritize, organize, and stay on top of your assignments.
Prioritize, organize, and stay on top of your assignments.
Mug
Mug
Mug
Cutline
Cutline
Cutline
Osama bin Laden
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
Q&A: Gateway Pundit
An interview with a leading right-of-center political blogger.
An interview with a leading right-of-center political blogger.
Staying Ahead of Stress
The tension of daily deadlines and newsroom politics can take a toll on one's body.
The tension of daily deadlines and newsroom politics can take a toll on one's body.
Subhed
Subhed
Subhed
News Satire Sites
These outlets whip up all the news that's fit to mock.
These outlets whip up all the news that's fit to mock.
"A Mighty Heart" (2007)
A review of the Paramount Vantage film about the Daniel Pearl murder.
A review of the Paramount Vantage film about the Daniel Pearl murder.
The Slaying of Hrant Dink
The Jan. 19, 2007, shooting of an ethnic Armenian newspaper editor by a young Turkish nationalist highlights the challenges faced by journalists in societies where some violently resist free speech.
The Jan. 19, 2007, shooting of an ethnic Armenian newspaper editor by a young Turkish nationalist highlights the challenges faced by journalists in societies where some violently resist free speech.
Benjamin Franklin
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
Which descriptors are OK?
Some descriptors are best left out of the story.
Some descriptors are best left out of the story.
Top 10 Gifts for Journalists
Get a smile out of the journalist in your life with one of these appropriate gifts!
Get a smile out of the journalist in your life with one of these appropriate gifts!
Further Versus Farther
Two words that are commonly mixed up.
Two words that are commonly mixed up.
Watching What You Eat
Newsrooms are home to lots of chips and sweets, as well as desk jobs that don't allow much activity during long, irregular hours. Use these tips to eat a bit better on the job.
Newsrooms are home to lots of chips and sweets, as well as desk jobs that don't allow much activity during long, irregular hours. Use these tips to eat a bit better on the job.
Ilia Zimin
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
Tag
Tag
Tag
Samir Sadagatoglu, Rafik Tagi
An editor and a reporter receive prison terms for an article deemed insulting to Islam.
An editor and a reporter receive prison terms for an article deemed insulting to Islam.
Al-Zawahri
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
RecordMyCalls
A Web-based service allows journalists to record interviews and store them in a database.
A Web-based service allows journalists to record interviews and store them in a database.
Full disclosure
Air any potential conflicts of interest right off the bat.
Air any potential conflicts of interest right off the bat.
Using Acronyms
Overusing acronyms can confuse your readers.
Overusing acronyms can confuse your readers.
2008 Endorsements - California
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Golden State.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Golden State.
Chase
Chase
Chase
Newspaper Endorsements - Iowa
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Hawkeye State.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Hawkeye State.
Guide to Campaign 2008
All the tools you need to cover -- and follow coverage of -- the 2008 race for the White House.
All the tools you need to cover -- and follow coverage of -- the 2008 race for the White House.
Write Letters to the Editor
Make your opinion known -- and increase your chances of getting it published.
Make your opinion known -- and increase your chances of getting it published.
Refer
Refer
Refer
"The Pelican Brief" (1993)
A review
A review
CMYK
CMYK
CMYK
Deck
Deck
Deck
SiteMeter
Program helps bloggers break down their site traffic.
Program helps bloggers break down their site traffic.
Q&A: Robert Basler
An interview with Reuters' king of odd news.
An interview with Reuters' king of odd news.
Journalism - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Journalism guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Journalism guide site.
The Pulitzer Prizes
All about the most coveted honor in journalism.
All about the most coveted honor in journalism.
Hook
Hook
Hook
Scoop
Scoop
Scoop
Soft strip
Soft strip
Soft strip
Press Freedom Cases to Watch
A handful of stories that draw attention to journalists' rights.
A handful of stories that draw attention to journalists' rights.
José Ubaldo Izquierdo Hernánde
As the future of the Cuban regime faces uncertainty, two dozen journalists sit behind bars as symbols of Castro's repression of a free press.
As the future of the Cuban regime faces uncertainty, two dozen journalists sit behind bars as symbols of Castro's repression of a free press.
First editorial cartoon
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
In 1690, the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, was published. That launched American journalism, with a taste for sensationalism, war between competitor publications, and scoops aplenty.
Which photos are OK to use?
Many photos are protected, so how do you know what's OK to use with news stories on your site?
Many photos are protected, so how do you know what's OK to use with news stories on your site?
What's the news in the photos?
Spot the story in these pics.
Spot the story in these pics.
Q&A: Alan Elsner
An interview with a longtime international correspondent.
An interview with a longtime international correspondent.
SPJ - Journalists' Society
National organization helps promote free speech and a free press while supporting journalists.
National organization helps promote free speech and a free press while supporting journalists.
Covering Disasters
Media outlets often rely on citizen footage and reports in the wake of natural disasters and similar events.
Media outlets often rely on citizen footage and reports in the wake of natural disasters and similar events.
TypePad
Learn the pros and cons of this popular blogging tool.
Learn the pros and cons of this popular blogging tool.
Dateline
Dateline
Dateline
2008 Endorsements - Florida
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Sunshine State.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Sunshine State.
Style - Writing About Abortion
Journalists should follow proper style and eschew language created by opposing sides in controversial issues.
Journalists should follow proper style and eschew language created by opposing sides in controversial issues.
2006 Mexican Journalist Deaths
Nine journalists were slain in Mexico in 2006, putting the death toll second only to war-zone Iraq.
Nine journalists were slain in Mexico in 2006, putting the death toll second only to war-zone Iraq.
Gifts for Journalists to Give
Time-strapped or cash-strapped journalists can still make holiday giving fun with these handy gift ideas!
Time-strapped or cash-strapped journalists can still make holiday giving fun with these handy gift ideas!
Gateway GM5442
Computer offers a big memory and strong performance for a relatively bargain price.
Computer offers a big memory and strong performance for a relatively bargain price.
2008 Endorsements - New Jersey
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Garden State.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Garden State.
CP
CP
CP
"Never Been Kissed" (1999)
A review
A review
Hollywood in the Newsroom
Hollywood can have interesting views on what life is really like inside a newsroom.
Hollywood can have interesting views on what life is really like inside a newsroom.
Writethru
Writethru
Writethru
Yevgeny Gerasimenko
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
From murders to government restrictions, the press faces a tougher time in the former Soviet stronghold.
Social Networking Sites
MySpace and Facebook can be valuable tools for journalists.
MySpace and Facebook can be valuable tools for journalists.
Ayman al-Zawahri
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
Adam Gadahn
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
An overview of the output from al-Qaida's media arm.
Newspaper Endorsements - S.C.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Palmetto State.
Newspaper editorial boards cast their primary votes in the Palmetto State.
Can I freelance on the side?
Can I write for multiple media outlets simultaneously?
Can I write for multiple media outlets simultaneously?
"Dick" (1999)
A review
A review
Ricardo González Alfonso
As the future of the Cuban regime faces uncertainty, two dozen journalists sit behind bars as symbols of Castro's repression of a free press.
As the future of the Cuban regime faces uncertainty, two dozen journalists sit behind bars as symbols of Castro's repression of a free press.