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ICFJ Publishes Social Reporting Manual for Iranian Journalists

The International Center for Journalists has published a social reporting manual for Iranian journalists discussing issues as such covering the social beat, avoiding stereotypes and using social statistics in stories.

The author of the manual is award-winning Iranian journalist and cartoonist Nikahang Kowsar.

The manual is used as the key reference work for ICFJ's recent online courses in social reporting. Twenty-five Iranian journalists and bloggers particpated in the six-week, instructor-led program.

ICFJ has offered a range of online courses in Persian for Iranian journalists and bloggers, including business journalism, crisis reporting, and building news Web sites. The goal: to improve reporting skills and provide valuable resources.

Written By: jmckenzie
Date Posted: 6/22/2009
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