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:
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.
Journalists learn how to ensure their safety, and those of the people they work with and meet, when covering a pandemic.
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
Предоставление консультаций по вопросам рисков, чтобы журналисты были лучше подготовлены к работе.
Поради щодо мінімізації ризиків задля кращої підготовки журналістів до виконання завдань.
Conseils sur les risques afin de mieux préparer les journalistes en mission.
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.
Avoiding sensationalism and ensuring coverage of the coronavirus pandemic includes context and balance.
Asegurando que el contenido creado sobre la pandemia del Coronavirus es preciso y objetivo.
Мы обеспечиваем глубокий, а сбалансированный контент коронавирусной пандемии.
Надання глибокого, але збалансованого контенту про коронавірусну пандемію.
S’assurer d’un contenu approfondi et équilibré de la pandémie de coronavirus
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
Understanding how to critically analyse information and combat the spread of fake news.
Entendiendo como identificar datos falsos y ofreciendo una cobertura objetiva y fiable.
Понимание того, как выявить обманчивые данные для обеспечения сбалансированного освещения.
Як визначати недостовірну інформацію та висвітлювати збалансовано.
Comprendre comment identifier les données erronées, pour offrir une couverture equilibrée de l’actualité
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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