Language Primer: Basics of Grammar, Punctuation and Word Use (University of Scranton, Spring 2013)
Self-Directed CoursePractice the fundamentals of grammar and composition so you can write with greater confidence.
10 Things You Can Do For Free on Your Website
WebinarDiscover a variety of reader engagement tools you can start using today for free on your Web site.
100 Ideas to Make Your Journalism Better
WebinarImprove your writing, your digital skills, your visual storytelling and more in this special Poynter faculty event to celebrate our 100th Webinar.
Advice for the Newly Named News Director
Self-Directed CourseTips, strategies and advice from veteran news directors to anyone stepping into the position.
Anatomy of a Multimedia News Organization
Self-Directed CourseLearn how an online-only news organization functions as a business by exploring its structure, departments and business model.
Anatomy of a Newspaper: Understanding the Business
Self-Directed CourseLearn how a newspaper functions as a business by exploring the structure of its departments -- from newsroom to advertising to circulation.
Best in Design: Lessons from SND Competition 2010
WebinarGet a judge's perspective from this year's SND newspaper design contest and improve your print layout, technique and style.
Best of Photojournalism: What Makes a Winner
Self-Directed CourseGo behind the scenes of the annual National Press Photographers Association contest to explore the elements of award-winning photojournalism.
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid: Creating Alternative Story Forms
Self-Directed CourseWrite, edit and present information that engages time-crunched readers.
Build and Engage Local Audiences Online
Self-Directed CourseGet to know your local online audience and see what the power of local content can mean for you.
Clarity is Key: Making Writing Clean and Concise
WebinarLearn to clarify and streamline your writing by using straightforward words and stronger nouns and verbs.
Cleaning Your Copy: Grammar, Style and More
Self-Directed CourseFinding and fixing the most common style, grammar and punctuation errors.
Coaching Tomorrow's Journalists
Self-Directed CourseWorking with teen journalists can be a challenge. Find the assistance and resources you need in this course.
Color in News Design
Self-Directed CourseLearn how the visual elements of color, contrast and dimension complement the written word.
Community Service Photojournalism: Contest Lessons Part 1
Self-Directed CourseAnalyze three approaches to telling visual stories that connect with readers. Based on 2005 ASNE Contest
Covering Climate Change
Self-Directed CourseLearn the science and policies behind climate change and pick up the reporting and writing skills needed to tell stronger stories about global climate change.
Covering Drones in U.S. Airspace and in Your Community
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June 28 WebinarLearn the fact to help you cover the rising use of drones in commercial airspace – by companies, law enforcement and researchers.
Covering the Green Jobs Debate
WebinarTell stronger stories about the impact of green jobs in your community.
Covering Water Quality: What You Need to Know
Self-Directed CourseUnderstand the complex environmental issues and find resources to tell compelling stories.
Credibility and Social Media in Your News Organization
WebinarHow your news organization can create credible Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites for readers and the community.
Dealing With Difficult Conversations
Self-Directed CourseFrom preparation to follow up, explore how you can conduct tough conversations with confidence.
Describing Your Content: Metadata and What It’s Good For
WebinarLearn how to tag your online content so users can find and filter it quickly.
Developing a Mobile Site: Tips and Techniques
WebinarExplore strategies to build or modify your website for mobile use and find a process that works for you.
Don’t Get Fooled Again: Best Practices for Online Verification
WebinarLearn how to spot online hoaxes and verify content, images and video you find on social networks.
Easy Interactivity with Meograph: A Digital Tools Tutorial
WebinarThe two most viral types of media are videos and infographics. Learn how you can do both with Meograph.
Ethics and Credibility of Breaking News Online
WebinarBe first. Be the best. Be credible. Develop standards for reporting breaking news in digital platforms.
Five Steps to Stronger Data Visualization
WebinarLearn how well-edited data can reveal patterns and connections to a bigger picture.
Flash for Journalists: 10 Things You Need to Know (2009 edition)
WebinarLearn what Flash is, what it can do and how it works to create multimedia storytelling. Plus handout.
Freedom of Information
Self-Directed CourseUse FOI laws to strengthen your reporting with public documents.
Frontline Editors Introduction: Understanding Leadership Styles
Self-Directed CourseWork through more than 20 scenarios to understand the leadership skills a frontline editor needs.
Get Me Rewrite: The Craft of Revision
Self-Directed CourseReview your work with fresh eyes to fine-tune awkward passages.
Getting Started With Google Fusion Tables
WebinarLearn how Fusion Tables can help you host, visualize and publish your data as maps, charts and timelines.
Getting Your First Job in Journalism (2009)
WebinarJob-hunting techniques to prepare new college graduates for a challenging job market.
Help! for Writers
Self-Directed CourseUnlock more than 200 solutions to some of the most common problems writers face in any platform or genre.
How to Write Short and Well
WebinarLearn the most reliable tools for writing short – across media platforms – and well.
Improve Your Teaching With Case Studies
WebinarLearn how the case method can train your students to think for themselves, based on the experiences of the Knight Case Studies Initiative.
Innovation at Work: Helping New Ideas Succeed
Self-Directed CourseLearn ways to make your organization more innovative.
Innovation on the Front Lines of Journalism
WebinarHarness the latest digital technology – including blogs, social media and databases -- to take control of your future in journalism.
International Reporting Basics: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Self-Directed CourseLearn how to plan and pack for your trip, and how to gather information and stay safe once you arrive.
Introduction to Ethical Decision-Making
Self-Directed CourseEthics is not separate from the daily work of journalists. Learn the process before you're faced with a tough call on deadline.