About the Event: Including data in news stories can help the public understand complex information, and online tools available for free have made it easier to create impressive charts, maps, and other visuals. However, it’s still not easy to know when, how, and why to use these tools effectively. In this workshop, Washington State University […]

About the Event: The primary struggle we face as journalists is connecting with our audience and convincing them to care. This is easier with breaking news, which has a clear sense of urgency. However, with more complex stories, like climate change or foreign wars, readers might feel mentally or emotionally detached when the topics don’t […]

About the Event: In an era of online news and social media, journalists have both the opportunity and pressure to bring information to their audiences instantly through video, audio, images, and other formats. In this workshop, we’ll break down the news cycle to understand how you can strategically reach your audience, from breaking news to […]