Citizen Journalism Course (AC005)
Become a powerful voice in your community with our comprehensive Citizen Journalism course! This 3-month program is designed for passionate individuals eager to report on local issues, share untold stories, and contribute to informed public discourse. Gain the skills and confidence to make a real impact with your words and observations.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 3 Months
- Learning Modes: Online | Offline
- Medium: Tamil / English
- Who Can Join: College Students, Working Professionals, Activists, Community Leaders, Senior Citizens, and anyone with a passion for reporting.
- Educational Qualification: Basic reading and writing skills, and a keen interest in current affairs.
- Flexible Schedule: Choose the learning schedule that best fits your life: Early Mornings, Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays.
What You’ll Learn (A Complete Practical Package):
Our curriculum focuses on hands-on application, covering the essential aspects of responsible and effective citizen journalism:
- Introduction to Citizen Journalism: Understand the role and impact of citizen journalism in the modern media landscape. Explore ethical considerations and the power of individual voices.
- News Gathering & Verification: Learn how to identify newsworthy events, conduct effective interviews, and gather credible information. Master techniques for fact-checking and verifying sources.
- Reporting & Writing: Develop clear, concise, and engaging writing skills for news articles, reports, and opinion pieces. Learn about different journalistic styles.
- Visual Storytelling for News: Understand the importance of photos and videos in citizen journalism. Learn basic techniques for capturing compelling visuals using smartphones and other accessible tools.
- Interviewing Techniques: Master the art of asking effective questions, conducting sensitive interviews, and building rapport with sources.
- Digital Tools & Platforms: Explore various online platforms for publishing and sharing news, including blogs, social media, and community news sites. Learn about basic content management.
- Ethical Journalism & Legal Aspects: Understand journalistic ethics, avoiding bias, privacy concerns, libel, and responsible reporting.
- Community Engagement: Learn how to build trust with your community, engage with your audience, and foster constructive dialogue.
- Impact & Advocacy: Discover how citizen journalism can drive social change, raise awareness, and empower communities.
Evaluation:
Your progress will be assessed through a Portfolio-based System that evaluates your published articles, reports, visual content contributions, and a final independent reporting project.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of citizen journalism principles, practical skills in news gathering and reporting, and a portfolio of published work ready to share your community’s stories effectively and responsibly.
Scholarships & Benefits
At Anali, we believe in supporting talent. Eligible candidates who meet our criteria will receive full scholarships and access to other beneficial offers from our service schemes.
Ready to Begin to shape the society by Citizen Journalism?
To start the admission process, please fill out the following form:
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