journalism
Journalism is my passion. I aim to cover human rights, corporate and government corruption, social injustice, and/or environmental issues.
This page is dedicated to my journalistic projects, courses I’ve taken, and journalism-related resources I’ve found.
projects
I’ve got some journalism-related projects on the go; here they are.
the muckraker
what
The Muckraker is a zine meant to be thought-provoking, artistic, eye-opening, and action-inspiring. Each issue covers a different subject; anything that seems to be an underestimated world issue, event, etc. What’s a zine?
when
I do not post issues according to a regular schedule, but simply whenever I finish one. I work on them whenever I have the time, inspiration, and motivation.
where
articles
what
I write informative articles on issues that I wish to spread awareness of, or things that are particularly unique, interesting, or thought-provoking. They are found here on my website, and cover anything from EMF radiation to fast fashion. They are completely free to read, with no subscriptions, and no pay walls; as of now, it’s just a hobby, and I earn through donations.
when
I do not post them according to a regular schedule, but simply whenever I write them, which is whenever I have the time, inspiration, and motivation.
where
short films
what
Thoughtful, sometimes satirical, usually free of dialogue short films that convey messages about world issues.
when
Sometime in 2024.
where
my take on journalism [WIP]
I do journalism a bit differently than our current mainstream media does.
audience
Instead of writing for my peers, I write for the average person.
If I were to write an article about AI, people who know nothing about AI would be able to read, digest, and fully understand it.
I also report for change. And in order for change to happen, we need to inspire young people to make that change.
format
When I write articles, they’re short and concise.
income
I have two sources of income for my journalism: donations, and advertisements on my article pages. I aim to move to only donations, sponsorships, and government grants.
donations
I receive donations through Patreon. Donors have no influence over my writing or other projects. Donate here.
advertisements
Ads have no influence over my writing or other projects, and I use a service that keeps them regulated, non-invasive, and easy to dismiss.
action
News can leave you depressed, helpless, and/or hopeless.
Especially when it doesn’t provide hope, a course of action, or solutions.
When I report on world issues, I often don’t simply give information.
I inform people about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.
purpose
The purpose of my journalism isn’t to sway someone to a new opinion, generate clicks, build readership, or influence the public opinion.
• I do journalism to inform people, allowing them to make conscious decisions in life.
• I do journalism to hold people, governments, corporations, and more, accountable.
• I do journalism to keep people connected to the world outside their own bubble.
bias
copy
courses i’ve taken
I’ve been taking online courses in order to expand my knowledge on journalism, as well as general world subjects, such as ethics. Here they are!
listed in chronological order
The Complete Guide to Journalism
(Paid)
by Tony Bosworth on Udemy
“All you need to know to become a freelance journalist or staffer and get paid for what you write.”
my thoughts
This course wasn’t quite what I was looking for. It talked about using photos in articles, the average pay per word for an article, and other rather specific aspects of a life as a journalistic writer.
Global Muckraking
(Audited) (DNF)
by ColumbiaX on edX
“Global Muckraking (GM1x) uses examples of investigative and crusading journalism from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe to help you understand how raising public awareness can foster political and social change.”
my thoughts
Incredibly well-done. I learned a lot from this course, and enjoyed it thoroughly. However, it wasn’t about the life of an investigative journalist, as much as it was a history of investigative journalism.
Media ethics & governance
(Free)
by BerkeleyX on Coursera
“This course explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts in the field of media ethics. We will introduce influential ethical theories and perspectives, explore changing societal demands and expectations of media creation and media use, and we will elaborate on existing ethical norms for media professionals.”
my thoughts
Definitely glad I took this course. It taught me a lot about basic ethical theories, dilemmas, and processes. It also talked a little about journalism and the media, and its role in ethics, which I appreciated, and learned much from.
Investigative Journalism
(Paid)
by Bob Woodward on Masterclass
“In 24 lessons, learn how to uncover the truth from the greatest journalist of our time.”
my thoughts
Some parts of this course applied less to modern-day journalism, but it was still worthwhile. Bob Woodward is an amazing investigative journalist, and has many, many stories to tell. This one also covered many practical aspects of the job, like interviews, sources, writing, etc.
resources
I’ve stumbled upon many organizations, articles, etc, that have journalistic value to me, so I’m sharing them here! …and it’s a good way for me to keep them organized for myself.
organizations / projects
capitalisn’t
“Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today.”
log off movement
“LOG OFF is a youth-led organization committed to helping kids, teens, and young people build healthy relationships with social media and online platforms. We do this with a multipronged approach – resource development and distribution, our online community, and creative campaigning.”
the muckrack
In 2011, the Muck Rack software platform was born, offering journalist profiles and a media database that gained a reputation for being the most accurate in the industry. Since then, Muck Rack has pioneered the concept of a Public Relations Management (PRM) platform, enabling thousands of organizations to build trust, tell their stories and demonstrate the unique value of earned media.
society of professional journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is the oldest organization representing journalists in the United States. It was established on April 17, 1909, at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn.
proton (services)
Proton is a secure email, calendar, VPN, password manager, and cloud storage service. They provide their services for free for journalists! If you’re a journalist, email media@proton.me for more info.
classaction.org
ClassAction.org is a group of online professionals who are committed to exposing corporate wrongdoing and giving consumers the tools they need to fight back. We’ve been reporting on the legal space for nearly a decade and have built relationships with class action and mass tort attorneys across the country.
change.org
On Change.org, people from all walks of life launch campaigns, mobilize supporters and work with decision makers to create solutions.
ekō
Ekō is 22,939,500 people stopping big corporations from behaving badly. We use our power as consumers, workers and investors to hold the biggest companies in the world to account.
war on want
War on Want works in the UK and with partners around the world to fight poverty and defend human rights, as part of the movement for global justice.
articles
pitching a project
A guide to pitching a news project to a publication on MuckRack.com.
conducting an interview
An article for journalists interviewing their sources on MuckRack.com that I used before my first interview.
journalism code of ethics
The Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics.
writing in the ap style
Tips on writing in the AP style; a resource of a course I took by BerkeleyX on edX.org.
core principles of journalism
The Pew Research Center’s core principles of journalism.
courses
global muckraking
edx course – free
media ethics & governance
coursera course – free – recommended
become a journalist
coursera specialization – free
english for journalism
coursera course – free
recommended for those who are new to English
