Al Jazeera, ICFJ collaborate on training Arab journalists on investigative and digital journalism

By: Dina Tariq | 02/03/2016

During the first online course, which will run from April 16 to May 24, 2012, the participants will learn:

  • How investigative reporting differs from other types of journalism
  • How to find story ideas
  • How to develop sources
  • Effective Internet research
  • Computer-assisted reporting (CAR)
  • How to conduct effective interviews
  • Organizing and writing an investigative report
  • Ethical considerations when working on an investigative report.

The second online course will focus on Digital Journalism, and will run from September 10 to October 18, 2012.

For more information on these courses, please contact anywhere@icfj.org

Topics
Media Innovation
Investigative Journalism
Country/Region
Middle East / North Africa

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