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How to succeed in journalism

How to: write for the web (part 2)

Christian Dunn, digital editor of NWN media, explains why headlines, intros and structure matter

How to: write for the web (part 1)

Christian Dunn, digital editor of NWN Media, explains why journalists should adapt their writing style for the web

How to: get to grips with RSS

'Really simple synchronisation' made... really simple. How to set up and filter RSS to get the news and updates you want on the device you want

How to: search for information within social networking sites

Journalists looking for information stored on Facebook, Myspace and Bebo can easily access users' information

How to: master Twitter, if you're a journalist

Twitter can be an absolute goldmine for a journalist looking for new ways to publish, news-gather and create content, the only limitation is your imagination. Here are some suggestions about how to do this

How to: use RSS and social media for newsgathering

Setting up alerts and joining networks online can be a great way for journalists to get the news to come to them rather than having to chase leads all the time - here are some suggestions about how to do this

How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part three)

In this concluding article Andy Dickinson looks at approaches newspapers can take to web video that could have them looking like pros

How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part two)

To follow up his look at super-cheap approaches to video for newspapers websites Andy Dickinson looks at the offerings for the cheap-to-budget range

How to: set up video for newspaper websites on a budget (part one)

Andy Dickinson looks at the super-cheap approaches newspapers can take to capturing video for their websites

Daniell Morrisey: Get networking for career success!

How to get out there meet new contacts and fill up that little black book

Advertorial: IfraExpo 2007 - 'the perfect source of inspiration and know-how'

Michael Heipel, Ifra's director of exhibitions and sales, talks about the leading global trade show for publishers

How to: handle your tax and legal affairs so they don't come back and bite you

Charlie Bradburn takes a look at the employment issues freelance journalists have to consider

How to: protect your privacy online and why

Colin Meek looks at how reporters can protect themsleves from unwanted attention while working on the web

Review: Advanced online research training masterclass

Journalism.co.uk held its first course in advanced online research. We asked a freelance attendee for a review of the content

How to: tame your RSS sources using Feed Rinse

Get those filthy feeds whiter than white in a few simple steps

How to: use search engines for precision surfing

It may be damn long, but Colin Meek's look at smart search is also very handy

How to: create a pre-filtered mash-up of RSS feeds

Yahoo! Pipes can put you back in charge of your RSS feed subscriptions. Here's how to do it...

Daniell Morrisey: How to attract and recruit top talent

Careers writer Daniell Morrisey on the steps employers can take to hire the best job candidates

How to: find contacts and information about people online

If your search strategy starts and ends with Google you are missing out. Colin Meek looks at some of the smart ways journalists can search the internet

Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare a killer CV

Careers writer Daniell Morrisey on what makes a CV stand out to potential employers

How to: Become a podcaster

Simple steps to make your voice heard, by Graham Holliday

How to: Get to grips with podcasting in three minutes

If you still think podcasting has something to do with fishing, check out our speedy guide...

How to: Record Skype calls with Nicecast

A neat solution for recording your telephone interviews on an Apple Mac

Daniell Morrisey: How to make the most of work experience

Good planning and a rewarding placement can open doors to the industry

How to: Run a sticky blog, by Mimi New York

Tricks to help get readers - and keep them where you want them

How to: Get to grips with RSS in three minutes

Not interested in RSS? You should be - it will save you hours

Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare for that crucial interview

Research and preparation is the key to the job you want

How to: Apply for a job - and how not to

What happened when we advertised for freelance journalists

How to: Get work experience without being exploited

Are web publishers pushing out professionals? Jemima Kiss reports for the second of our two-part special

How to: Get work experience without being exploited - part II

Work placements: experience or exploitation? The first of a two-part report into writing for free

How to: Get the most out of work placements

dotJournalism's 10-point guide to successful work experience

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