Language Primer: Basics of Grammar, Punctuation and Word Use (University of Wisconsin Edition)
Self-Directed CourseThis primer on the basics of writing and composition is for students enrolled in J202 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Language Primer: Basics of Grammar, Punctuation and Word Use (University of Wisconsin Spring 2013 Edition)
Self-Directed CourseThis primer on the basics of writing and composition is for students enrolled in J202 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Long-Tail Channels for Small and Medium Businesses: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis Seminar Snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows how tele-sales and the long-tail approach can dramatically boost your media company's digital revenue.
Managing Comments on Your News Site
WebinarTools to learn what your readers think about comments and ways to encourage civil conversations on your site.
Mario Garcia on WSJ Tabloid Design
Seminar SnapshotExamine the tools and techniques used by the international editions of The Wall Street Journal.
Math for Journalists: Help With Numbers
Self-Directed CourseConquer your fear of numbers and handle arithmetic accurately with the math tools essential for all journalists.
Navigating Copyright and Fair Use Issues in an Open-Source World
WebinarLearn how to use copyright as a publishing tool, rather than as a reason to not use others’ content.
New Content Providers and the Media
WebinarLearn about the fast-growing models for delivering high-volume, high-interest content that goes beyond the traditional wire service.
New Sources of Digital Content: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis seminar snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows how content contributions from members of the community and user-generated content can transform a digital media platform.
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News
Self-Directed CourseWhat makes an idea or event a news story? Explore the who, what, when, where, why and how of news.
Planning and Drafting Your Story
Seminar SnapshotLearn how to draft your story using a quick plan, outlining its most important parts.
Remaking Student Media, Inside and Out
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June 20 WebinarExplore four key steps for remaking student media.
Reporters Without Editors: How to Edit Your Own Writing (April 2012)
Online Group SeminarOvercome the pitfalls of editing work that you have created and read your writing with fresh eyes to find and fix more errors.
Reporting and Publishing News with Mobile Tools
WebinarBuild your mobile newsgathering and publishing operation using your smartphone, apps, gear and other strategies.
Reporting on Sexual Violence
Self-Directed CourseExplore strategies and statistics to help you tell powerful stories with context, accuracy and sensitivity.
Shaping Your News Product to Fit the Market
WebinarLearn how to make a product match market needs and understand the constant demands on your product.
Six Traits of Successful Entrepreneurial Journalists
WebinarDiscover what it takes to grow an idea into a thriving content business. Learn good practices from the entrepreneurial journalism frontier.
Social Media and Journalism: What Works and Why
Seminar SnapshotExplore current uses, roles, opportunities and challenges in social media when it combines with journalism and some possible future outcomes.
Social Media and Your 2012 Election Coverage
WebinarLearn how political campaigns are using social media and what you need to know to deliver the coverage your community needs.
Social Media Search: Maximizing Results
WebinarExplore new social search techniques to expand your reporting and research online.
Social Media: Strategies and Tools for News
Self-Directed CourseExplore the strategy and tools to effectively integrate social media into all aspects of your journalism--including newsgathering, verification, audience engagement and distribution.
Social Strategies, Passion Marketing and Audience Growth: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis seminar snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows the difference between brand and affinity marketing in social media.
State of the News Media (2011)
WebinarGet an analysis of key trends facing print, broadcast and online from the State of the News Media 2011 report .
State of the News Media 2012
WebinarGet the latest on the health of American journalism from the annual report by The Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism.
State of the News Media 2013
WebinarGet the latest on the health of American journalism from the annual report by The Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism.
Targeting New Audiences: Finding Your Niche
Self-Directed CourseStarting a new print publication or Web site? Explore ways to get to know your audience and get your ideas off the ground.
The Art and Science of Editing
WebinarLearn to identify when you need to edit something, when you don’t and how to explain your changes to others.
The Editor's Toolkit: Editors' Boot Camp
Seminar SnapshotPick up the tips, tricks (and, yes, secrets) of successful veteran editors
The News Biz: What's Happening, What's Next?
WebinarThe bottom line on newspapers' business troubles. When and how can they recover?
The Science and Art of Story Posting: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis seminar snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows how you can use analytics to determine how and to post content so that you can maximize your audience.
This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Grammar: 4 Concepts to Improve Your Reading and Writing Forever
WebinarLearn four language concepts that will improve your reading and writing forever with our special National Grammar Day Webinar.
Tumblr for Journalists: Best Practices and Strategies
WebinarLearn how to use Tumblr to maximize your storytelling, research and social community engagement.
Understand Facts and Figures to Report the Truth
Seminar SnapshotHow to accurately report numbers in context and design concise infographics.
Using Analytics and Web Metrics to Grow Your Audience: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis Seminar Snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows you how to use analytic tools to understand digital audiences and how that information can shape your content strategies.
Using Analytics to Drive Website Success
WebinarIt's easy to get lost in numbers. Here are some tips to stay focused and effective.
Using Online Media Tools to Grow and Manage Communities
Seminar SnapshotLearn how to leverage online media tools to build and enhance communities, foster informative conversations and produce community action.
Video News Editing: The Remixer Game
Self-Directed CourseExplore how video editing influences your perception of news in this activity from Link TV.
Video Storytelling with the Pros: Discover the Magic Moments in Breaking News
Seminar SnapshotLearn how to uncover magic moments in a breaking news video story and to use them, along with natural sound, to bring subjects to life.
Video Storytelling with the Pros: Doing It All Efficiently
Seminar SnapshotLearn how short-form techniques like sound bites, transitions, composition, clean sound and moments, can be used in long-form video storytelling.
Video Storytelling with the Pros: Shooting Efficiently on Deadline
Seminar SnapshotLearn tips and tricks for being prepared for the unexpected during a video shoot for a story.