Journalism
Writing and style guides
Broccoli and chocolate: a beginner’s guide to journalism news writing by Publication Date: 2024
Emotions and virtues in feature writing: the alchemy of creating prize-winning stories by ISBN: 9783030629786Publication Date: 2021
Feature writing and reporting : journalism in the digital age by ISBN: 9781071907184Publication Date: 2021
Online journalism : copywriting and conception for the internet. A handbook for training and practice by ISBN: 9783658357313Publication Date: 2022
Style, Grammar and Pronunciation
- The ABC Style GuideA guide intended for writers and editors of ABC content, covering grammar, style, and usage.
- ABC PronounceA guide for ABC presenters on the pronunciation of names, places, and other terms not typically found in a dictionary.
- Macquarie Dictionary Grammar GuideThe Macquarie dictionary is commonly regarded as the standard reference on Australian English.
- Diversity Style GuideA resource to help journalists and media professionals cover topics with accuracy, authority, and sensitivity.
Directories
- Who's Who in AustraliaA browseable and searchable online database of prominent Australians.
Fact checking & media bias tools
Fact checking is a vital part of journalism and news media which has become more prevalent in recent years with the rise of social media and rapid communication technology. Visit the resources below for more help with fact checking.
Australian Fact Checking Sites
International Fact-Checking Sites
Legal and ethical information
- UniSA Copyright guideAn introductory guide to copyright created by UniSA.
- Australian Copyright Council: Journalists & Copyright Information SheetA downloadable sheet of information about the legal issues most relevant to journalists who prepare written material.
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)Discover information about freedom of information, privacy and information policy.
- FOI (Freedom of Information) in South AustraliaTools and guidance around FOI provided by the State Records of South Australia.
- Media Watch (via TVNews)An ABC program dedicated to critique of Australian media, particularly news coverage.
eBooks
Videos and Linkedin learning
Journalism skillbuilder | Interviews
Watch the below video for some tips on building trust and asking questions from journalist Natasha S. Alford.
Video length: 9 mins 5 sec.
- Journalism skillbuilder series on YoutubeA series of short videos by the Pulitzer Center on journalism skills.
Linkedin Learning
LinkedIn Learning contains thousands of courses (made up of quick videos), covering a wide range of professional, creative and technical topics including video journalism, communications, and writing.
- A crash course in writing well: learn to write with more style, flair, and impactCourse length: 3 hours, 57 mins
- How to become a purpose-driven journalistCourse length: 43 mins
- Video journalism shooting techniquesCourse length: 2 hours, 4 mins
- Video journalism storytelling techniquesCourse length: 2 hours, 4 mins
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