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Journalism is my passion; I want to inform, and hold accountable.

This page is dedicated to my journalistic projects, values, and experience.

projects

I’ve got some journalism-related projects on the go; here they are.

The Muckraker is a multimedia investigative journalism project that conducts deep-dives into global issues.

Each topic consists of a zine, and any combination of short films, writing, explainers, podcasts, shorts, and other projects.

I write informative articles on issues that I wish to spread awareness of, or things that are particularly unique, interesting, or thought-provoking. They’re completely free to read, with no subscriptions, no ads, and no pay walls; as of now, it’s just a hobby, and I earn through donations.

I also (as of Oct ’24) publish all interview transcripts publicly, in order to maintain transparency in the area of quotes being taken out of context.

Currently, I only have two sources of income: Patreon donations, and my Patreon shop.

I’m aiming to have the following sources of income: Patreon donations, Patreon store, sponsorships, YouTube ad revenue, and government grants.

Instead of writing that a company is corrupt, I simply write the facts: why and how that company is corrupt.

Headlines are also a major part of bias. My headlines aren’t twisted to maximize engagement and provoke strong emotions.

courses i’ve taken

I’ve been taking online courses in order to expand my knowledge on journalism, as well as journalism-related 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 to keep them organized for myself.

resources

the muck rack

“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.”

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.”

journalism code of ethics

The Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics.

guide to canadian press style

An excellent free and interactive guide to writing in CP Style by Centennial College. I highly recommend it.

guide to associated press 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.

proton (services)

Proton is a secure email, calendar, VPN, password manager, and cloud storage service. Their services are free for journalists!

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

English