Guest: NAIWE’s Journalism Expert Kristen Fischer

We live in the age of “misinformation” so it’s vital for journalists to use reputable sources. How can you sift through the information and research on the internet and find legitimate sources? How can you pinpoint sources for interviews and ensure they are legitimate? This webinar will take a deep dive with tips to help you ensure that your research and interview sources are solid.
 

Here’s what you can expect to learn in this class:

·         What is a legitimate source

·         How to use legitimate sources to build credibility with readers, publishers, and sources

·         Ways to determine the type of source your article needs

·         Tips for searching for sources

·         How to research a source before the interview

·         Ideas for questions to ask sources

·         Means to link to the correct source

Duration: 1 hour, 1 minute

Kristen Fischer is a copywriter and journalist living at the Jersey Shore. She worked as a reporter and copyeditor for Gannett before launching her full-time freelance business in 2005. Her work has been published in Parents, New Jersey Monthly, Prevention, Woman’s Day, SheKnows, and Healthline.