Prerequisites

• University degree in the field of media or human sciences.
• Basic understanding of journalism or writing skills.

Course Description

A journalistic report is considered an essential part of the field of journalism and is a primary means through which organizations communicate with their audiences. It is a form of written or multimedia content created by journalists to convey information about current events, issues, or developments to the public. Through practical exercises in this course, participants will enhance their report-writing abilities and become proficient in creating engaging and informative news stories.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify the basics of the journalistic report.
• Distinguish between various types of journalistic reports.
• Develop skills in creating journalistic reports.
• Use narrative storytelling techniques in report writing.
• Write news reports that meet standards.

Course Outline

• Introduction to journalistic report writing:
- Overview of journalistic writing and its importance.
- Identify news elements and angles.
- Professional considerations in journalistic reporting.

• Types of journalistic reports:
- Various types of journalistic reports and how to write them.
- Organize the essential elements in journalistic reports.
- Choose the appropriate writing style.

• Journalistic reports structure:
- Basics of the report structure.
- Analyze the structure of the main body of the report and organize information.
- Write a strong conclusion and summary for the report.

• Storytelling techniques:
- Create compelling story headings and hooks.
- Balance storytelling with information.
- Use sensory details and descriptive language.

• Producing high-quality reports:
- Standards for journalistic reporting.
- Editing skills to improve text flow and clarity.
- Critical evaluation and quality improvement.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.