Training Materials and Specialty Issue Reporting
The Press Institute offers a wide variety of journalism training materials as well as program development assistance to all international partners. Here is a list of the training materials currently available.
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© Press Institute Publications 2007, © iMETI Training Concepts 2009.
The following curricula have been originally created by Press Institute Publications and iMETI Training Concepts. All rights reserved. No part of these publication materials may by reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise. For rights information or curricula access questions, please contact Cristi Hegranes.
International Journalism and Media Development Curricula
1. Introduction to Journalism: The Principles & The Practice � developed for first time journalists in the developing world. This curricula is intended to be used in conjunction with the Press Institute's Global Training Site model for creating lasting, sustainable media and employment in remote and developing regions.
2. Reporting HIV/AIDS � developed for senior level Press Institute reporters in the developing world; later adapted for wider use at the request of and with the financial assistance of The Open Society Institute.
3. Reporting Gender in Developing Countries: Violence, Reproductive Rights, Political Oppression, Community Development � developed for PIWDW reporters and senior staff
4. Investigative Reporting in "Unfree" Countries: A research guide � developed for PIWDW reporters and Senior staff
5. Ethical Investigative Reporting � developed for experienced PIWDW reporters; later adapted for use at Loyola Marymount University
6. Credibility & The Citizen Journalist: A New Code of Ethics -- developed for use at Press Institute Global Training Sites, can be adapted to wider use and academic discussion.
The Press Institute is currently seeking funding to develop the following curricula
1. Reporting the Environment: The Science and the Politics of Environmental Reporting in Developing Countries
2. Reporting Globalization and Business: A Newsmakers Guide to Understanding the Community Impact of Global Economics.
If you or your organization are interested in funding the completion of these curricula, please contact Cristi Hegranes or visit our Donate page to make a contribution earmarked for curriculum development.
