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Tip: Free tools and content to help you cover the covid-19 pandemic
American Press Institute rounds up some of the free tools and grant funding available to newsrooms to help with coronavirus coverage
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 06/04/20Tip: Adapting university lessons to video conferences
UK university course leaders and lecturers reveal how they have kept students' studies going on Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/04/20Tip: How to create a homemade vocal booth
Embrace your DIY spirit, and make a soundproofed recording set-up using a few household items
Posted by Amy Batt on 01/04/20Tip: Five tips to cover covid-19 responsibly
Accuracy is key to reporting on coronavirus, here are some ways to make sure what you are reporting is factually correct
Posted by Amy Batt on 31/03/20Tip: Nine ways to beat the stress of covid-19 coverage
Coronavirus is a story that never rests, so self-care is important to keep your spirits lifted
Posted by Amy Batt on 30/03/20Tip: A crash course in mojo filming
A BBC mobile journalist offers some starting points for mobile journalism newcomers
Posted by Daniel Green on 27/03/20Tip: A journalist's guide to video conferencing
In times of working from home, platforms like Skype and Zoom can be viable options to carry on doing interviews and editorial meetings. Here is everything you need to know
Posted by Daniel Green on 26/03/20Tip: Advice for journalism students during the coronavirus lockdown
The pandemic has caused disruption and uncertainty to university students unable to leave their homes, but it is still possible to make the most of the situation
Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/03/20Tip: Take care of yourself and your newsroom during the coronavirus pandemic
As the covid-19 outbreak turns everyone's lives upside down, here is how to protect your health, cover the crisis and plan events
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 23/03/20Tip: How to efficiently work from home
As many employees are now working from home because of the covid-19 pandemic, here are some clever tips and techniques to make the most of your time away from the office
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/03/20Tip: Seven ways to avoid misinformation about covid-19
Journalists need to be worried not just about passing the virus on to colleagues, but also spreading false information about the disease
Posted by Daniel Green on 18/03/20Tip: Protect your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
The uncertainty around the spread of covid-19 can have an impact on your mental, as well as physical, health. Here is how to take care of yourself
Posted by Daniel Green on 17/03/20Tip: Travel restrictions impacting news-gathering? Hire a local freelancer
With the spread of coronavirus making international travel difficult, these freelancers can take assignments without getting on a plane
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/03/20Tip: Create an effective 'contact us' page
Make it easy for your readers to get in touch with you - it can help to build trust and generate news tips
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Tip: Producing podcasts from home
No need to compromise on podcast quality during lockdown. Duvets and socks can help get clean audio
Posted by Daniel Green on 07/04/20