Category: Journalism - Page 2
How to Build a Newsroom Policy for Wikipedia Use and Citation
A clear policy for using Wikipedia in journalism helps prevent misinformation. Learn how to train reporters, verify sources, and avoid citing Wikipedia directly in published stories.
Notable Interviews and Investigations Published by Wikinews Reporters
Wikinews reporters have published groundbreaking interviews and investigations that expose corporate misconduct, election fraud, and suppressed data - all without ads or paywalls. Their work is transparent, verified, and built by volunteers.
The Challenge of Maintaining Journalistic Standards in Volunteer-Written News
Volunteer-written news sites like Wikinews offer open access to reporting but struggle with accuracy, bias, and verification. Without professional oversight, misinformation spreads faster than corrections.
How to Use Wikipedia Category Trees to Map Beats and Topics for Journalism Coverage
Use Wikipedia's hidden category trees to map journalism beats, uncover overlooked story angles, and build comprehensive coverage without wasting time on random searches.
Signpost Production Workflow: From Pitch to Publication
Discover how Signpost turns raw ideas into trusted news stories through a rigorous workflow that prioritizes accuracy over speed. From pitch to publication, every step is designed to build public trust.
How Wikinews Handles Breaking News and Real-Time Reporting
Wikinews publishes breaking news in real time using volunteer contributors and open collaboration. Unlike traditional outlets, it updates stories live with verified sources, making it a transparent alternative for fast, accurate reporting.
How to Properly Cite Wikipedia in News Stories
Learn how to properly attribute information from Wikipedia in news stories without compromising credibility. Discover why tracing sources matters and how to avoid common journalism mistakes.
Lessons From Notable Wikipedia Press Errors and Corrections
Wikipedia is often misused by the press as a primary source, leading to major errors. Learn from real cases where media outlets published false claims based on Wikipedia hoaxes-and how to avoid repeating them.
Wikinews Outreach: How to Attract New Volunteer Journalists
Wikinews relies on volunteers to report original news without ads or corporate influence. Learn how to attract and support new citizen journalists who want to make a real impact-no experience needed.
Conflict of Interest Policy: How Editors Stay Neutral When Personal Ties Clash With Professional Duty
Conflict of interest policies in journalism ensure editors don’t let personal ties affect their reporting. Learn how these rules evolved, what they cover today, and why transparency matters more than ever.
Publishing Workflow on Wikinews: From Draft to Peer Review
Learn how Wikinews turns drafts into verified news through open peer review. No editors, no paywalls-just truth, sources, and community checks.
Wikipedia Talk Pages as Windows Into Controversy for Journalists
Wikipedia Talk pages reveal the hidden battles over facts, bias, and influence behind controversial topics. Journalists who learn to read them uncover leads, detect misinformation, and understand how narratives are shaped - often before they hit the headlines.
