Reporting on Covid-19
Journalists face unprecedented challenges to report on the coronavirus outbreak accurately and safely. To provide journalists with the help they need, we've teamed up with a range of specialist partners to produce a series of free online courses on Safety, Verification, Content.
As Covid-19 continues its spread across the world, we've translated these courses in more languages to benefit more journalists:
- Spanish Español
- Arabic عربى
- French Français
- Ukrainian Українською
- Russian русский
Safety
As with any major breaking news story, a journalist’s first instinct is to get to the scene quickly. This course gives practical advice on assessing the risks so journalists are better prepared to go on assignment.
English: Reporting on Covid-19: Safety
Journalists learn how to ensure their safety, and those of the people they work with and meet, when covering a pandemic.
Informando durante Covid-19: Seguridad
Este curso ayuda a los periodistas a analizar los riesgos y estar preparados para ir a su misión informativa
تغطية كوفيد – 19: مراعاة السلامة
تقديم المشورة بشأن المخاطر كي يستعد الصحافيون بطريقة أفضل لأداء مهامهم
Репортаж Covid-19: Безопасность
Предоставление консультаций по вопросам рисков, чтобы журналисты были лучше подготовлены к работе.
Висвітлюючи COVID-19: Безпека
Поради щодо мінімізації ризиків задля кращої підготовки журналістів до виконання завдань.
Couvrir le Covid-19: Sécurité
Conseils sur les risques afin de mieux préparer les journalistes en mission.
Content
Proportionality and tone are of paramount importance in journalism, as is the need for expertise and context and the ability to balance the global with the local. This course covers creating deep, but balanced, content of the pandemic.
English: Reporting on Covid-19: Content
Avoiding sensationalism and ensuring coverage of the coronavirus pandemic includes context and balance.
Informando durante Covid-19: Contenido
Asegurando que el contenido creado sobre la pandemia del Coronavirus es preciso y objetivo.
Репортаж Covid-19: Контент
Мы обеспечиваем глубокий, а сбалансированный контент коронавирусной пандемии.
Висвітлюючи COVID-19: Зміст
Надання глибокого, але збалансованого контенту про коронавірусну пандемію.
Couvrir le Covid-19: Création de contenu
S’assurer d’un contenu approfondi et équilibré de la pandémie de coronavirus
Verification
The challenge for journalists is ensuring their stories are based on truth, not opinions, and science, not speculation. Our online course on verification helps journalists understand how to identify false information.
In partnership with
English: Reporting on Covid-19: Verification
Understanding how to critically analyse information and combat the spread of fake news.
Informando durante Covid-19: Verificación
Entendiendo como identificar datos falsos y ofreciendo una cobertura objetiva y fiable.
Репортаж Covid-19: Проверка
Понимание того, как выявить обманчивые данные для обеспечения сбалансированного освещения.
Висвітлюючи Covid-19: Перевірка інформації
Як визначати недостовірну інформацію та висвітлювати збалансовано.
Couvrir le Covid-19: Vérification
Comprendre comment identifier les données erronées, pour offrir une couverture equilibrée de l’actualité
There's more...
Our dedicated page on Covid-19 includes the latest resources to help journalists. Follow us on Twitter for further announcements. #TFpandemic
Our online courses support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and count towards your hours. If you would like to learn more about The CPD Certification Service, visit their website.
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