Lesson 1: What journalism is and why it is needed
Imagine a world without news. Just think about not being able to find out what’s going on in your city, your country, or even the world. No updates on government decisions, societal issues, or the everyday stories of regular folks. It would be a world that’s harder to understand, less transparent, and definitely not a better place.
Journalism goes beyond simply reporting facts. It’s a field that demands unique skills, knowledge, and, above all, a sense of responsibility. Journalists gather information from different sources, meticulously verify its accuracy, and provide the public with an unbiased view of events. They tackle tough questions, uncover corruption, and share crucial stories that might otherwise slip under the radar.
Let’s explore together what journalism is, how journalists do their work, and why this work deserves respect.
Perhaps after this lesson, you will want to try your hand at writing as a journalist!
Lesson 2: How to distinguish quality journalism and basic ethical principles of journalism
In journalism, as in many other professions, there are professional and ethical standards of work. They help the media maintain trust and respect, as well as interest from the audience. After this lesson, you will not only understand the rules and principles that guide professional journalists, but you will also be able to use many of them when creating and distributing your own public media content.
Let’s begin!
Lesson 3: Veni, Vidi, Scripsi or learning to write like journalists
Veni, vidi, vici – I came, I saw, I conquered – said the ancient Romans.
Veni, vidi, scripsi – I came, I saw, I wrote – is what we say, as we invite you to learn how to write like a journalist.
Yes, it’s possible – if you know the basic rules and techniques that journalists use.
In this session, we’ll help you learn to write news stories the way real reporters do.
It might even make your public posts and personal stories more engaging and better structured.
Let’s get started!