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
Posted by Christian Dunn on 19/10/08

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
Posted by Christian Dunn on 16/10/08

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
Posted by Mel Poluck on 31/08/08

How to: search for information within social networking sites

Journalists looking for information stored on Facebook, Myspace and Bebo can easily access users' information
Posted by Colin Meek on 29/05/08

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
Posted by Paul Bradshaw on 21/04/08

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
Posted by Paul Bradshaw on 10/04/08

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
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08

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
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08

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
Posted by Andy Dickinson on 09/01/08

Daniell Morrisey: Get networking for career success!

How to get out there meet new contacts and fill up that little black book
Posted by on 08/08/07

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
Posted by John Thompson on 06/08/07

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
Posted by Charlie Bradburn on 06/08/07

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
Posted by Colin Meek on 08/07/07

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
Posted by Liisa Rohumaa on 23/05/07

How to: tame your RSS sources using Feed Rinse

Get those filthy feeds whiter than white in a few simple steps
Posted by John Thompson on 21/03/07

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
Posted by Colin Meek on 19/03/07

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...
Posted by John Thompson on 12/03/07

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
Posted by Oliver Luft on 21/12/06

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
Posted by Colin Meek on 15/12/06

Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare a killer CV

Careers writer Daniell Morrisey on what makes a CV stand out to potential employers
Posted by Oliver Luft on 01/08/06

How to: Become a podcaster

Simple steps to make your voice heard, by Graham Holliday
Posted by Graham Holliday on 14/03/06

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...
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 09/02/06

How to: Record Skype calls with Nicecast

A neat solution for recording your telephone interviews on an Apple Mac
Posted by John Thompson on 19/12/05

Daniell Morrisey: How to make the most of work experience

Good planning and a rewarding placement can open doors to the industry
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 27/07/05

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

Tricks to help get readers - and keep them where you want them
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 13/07/05

How to: Get to grips with RSS in three minutes

Not interested in RSS? You should be - it will save you hours
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 03/07/05

Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare for that crucial interview

Research and preparation is the key to the job you want
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 14/04/05

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

What happened when we advertised for freelance journalists
Posted by John Thompson on 06/04/05

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
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 02/10/03

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
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 25/09/03

How to: Get the most out of work placements

dotJournalism's 10-point guide to successful work experience
Posted by Jemima Kiss on 24/09/03