Journalism and Creative Reporting

          Module 1: Introduction to Journalism

Section 1: What Is Journalism?
- Lesson 1: Defining Journalism  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Journalism
- Lesson 2: The Purpose of Journalism  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Purpose of Journalism

Section 2: History of Journalism
- Lesson 1: Early Beginnings and Evolution  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Early Beginnings and Evolution
- Lesson 2: Milestones in Journalistic History  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Milestones in Journalistic History

Section 3: Core Journalism Values
- Lesson 1: Honesty and Integrity  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Honesty and Integrity
- Lesson 2: Objectivity and Balance  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Objectivity and Balance

Section 4: The News Media Landscape
- Lesson 1: Different Forms of Media  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Different Forms of Media
- Lesson 2: How News Is Distributed  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: How News Is Distributed

Section 5: The Role of Reporters
- Lesson 1: Responsibilities and Daily Tasks  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
- Lesson 2: Challenges and Rewards  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Challenges and Rewards


Module 2: Investigative Reporting Fundamentals

Section 1: Finding Your Story
- Lesson 1: Spotting Newsworthy Topics  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Spotting Newsworthy Topics
- Lesson 2: Developing Story Ideas  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Developing Story Ideas

Section 2: Research Methods
- Lesson 1: Gathering Background Information  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Gathering Background Information
- Lesson 2: Using Reliable Sources  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Reliable Sources

Section 3: Interview Basics
- Lesson 1: Preparing for an Interview  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Preparing for an Interview
- Lesson 2: Asking the Right Questions  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Asking the Right Questions

Section 4: Fact-checking Techniques
- Lesson 1: Verifying Information  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Verifying Information
- Lesson 2: Cross-Checking Sources  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Cross-Checking Sources

Section 5: Verifying Sources
- Lesson 1: Evaluating Source Credibility  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating Source Credibility
- Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in Source Verification  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in Source Verification


Module 3: Interview and Communication Skills

Section 1: Interview Preparation
- Lesson 1: Researching Your Subject  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Researching Your Subject
- Lesson 2: Creating an Interview Outline  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating an Interview Outline

Section 2: Conducting Interviews
- Lesson 1: Techniques for a Successful Interview  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Techniques for a Successful Interview
- Lesson 2: Managing Interview Dynamics  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Managing Interview Dynamics

Section 3: Ethical Interviewing Practices
- Lesson 1: Respecting Privacy and Consent  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Respecting Privacy and Consent
- Lesson 2: Maintaining Integrity in Interviews  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Maintaining Integrity in Interviews

Section 4: Follow-up and Clarification
- Lesson 1: Asking Effective Follow-up Questions  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Asking Effective Follow-up Questions
- Lesson 2: Clarifying and Confirming Facts  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Clarifying and Confirming Facts

Section 5: Interview Analysis
- Lesson 1: Evaluating Interview Content  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating Interview Content
- Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning from Feedback


Module 4: Creative Reporting Techniques

Section 1: Writing with Creativity
- Lesson 1: Adding a Creative Twist to Facts  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Adding a Creative Twist to Facts
- Lesson 2: Balancing Creativity and Accuracy  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Balancing Creativity and Accuracy

Section 2: Storytelling Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Crafting a Compelling Narrative  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Crafting a Compelling Narrative
- Lesson 2: Building a Logical Story Structure  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Building a Logical Story Structure

Section 3: Narrative Techniques
- Lesson 1: Using Descriptive Language Effectively  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Descriptive Language Effectively
- Lesson 2: Engaging the Audience with Tone and Pace  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Engaging the Audience with Tone and Pace

Section 4: Creative Angles in Reporting
- Lesson 1: Finding Unique Perspectives  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Finding Unique Perspectives
- Lesson 2: Presenting Stories with Visual Elements  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Presenting Stories with Visual Elements

Section 5: Balancing Facts and Flair
- Lesson 1: Maintaining Credibility While Adding Style  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Maintaining Credibility While Adding Style
- Lesson 2: Avoiding Sensationalism  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Avoiding Sensationalism


Module 5: Media Ethics and Reporting Practice

Section 1: Understanding Media Ethics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Media Ethics  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Media Ethics
- Lesson 2: Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism

Section 2: Reporting Bias and Fairness
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Bias in Reporting  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing Bias in Reporting
- Lesson 2: Striving for Fairness and Balance  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Striving for Fairness and Balance

Section 3: Legal Aspects of Journalism
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Law and Freedom of the Press  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Law and Freedom of the Press
- Lesson 2: Handling Legal Challenges in Reporting  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Handling Legal Challenges in Reporting

Section 4: Engaging Your Audience
- Lesson 1: Writing for Your Readers  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Writing for Your Readers
- Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Reporting  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Social Media for Reporting

Section 5: Practice and Feedback
- Lesson 1: Writing Practice Sessions  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing Practice Sessions
- Lesson 2: Peer Review and Constructive Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Peer Review and Constructive Feedback