Section: Module 4 | Solutions journalism: New ways of elevating your reporting and engaging audiences

Module 4: Building solutions journalism into your workflow

For many journalists, the idea of solutions journalism resonates immediately. However some need clarification on the approach. In this module, we’ll discuss how to bring solutions journalism into your newsroom in a sustained way.

This module will cover:
Dispelling misconceptions about solutions journalism
The solutions whisperer
Propose a story/series
Measuring success

Guest Speaker: Swati Sanyal Tarafdar, freelance, Solutions Journalism Network LEDE fellow, India

Select activity ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4
Select activity Please read the instructor's welcome message for Module 4

Please read the instructor's welcome message for Module 4 Page

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Select activity VIDEO CLASSES  (Required) (copy) (copy)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)
Select activity Module 4 video 1 | Building solutions journalism into your workflow

Module 4 video 1 | Building solutions journalism into your workflow URL

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Select activity Module 4 video 2 | Measuring Success

Module 4 video 2 | Measuring Success URL

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Select activity Module 4 video 3 | Interview with Swati Sanyal Tarafdar

Module 4 video 3 | Interview with Swati Sanyal Tarafdar URL

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Select activity READINGS (Required) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy)

READINGS (Required)
Select activity Module 4 reading 1 | “An evidence-based way to help fix our broken politics,” by Jeff Grabmeier, Ohio State News

Module 4 reading 1 | “An evidence-based way to help fix our broken politics,” by Jeff Grabmeier, Ohio State News URL

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Select activity Module 4 reading 2 | “The bold plan to save Africa's largest forest,” by Peter Yeung, BBC

Module 4 reading 2 | “The bold plan to save Africa's largest forest,” by Peter Yeung, BBC URL

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Select activity Module 4 reading 3 | Leveraging Solutions Journalism For Revenue Growth, by Solutions Journalism Network

Module 4 reading 3 | Leveraging Solutions Journalism For Revenue Growth, by Solutions Journalism Network URL

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Select activity DISCUSSION FORUMSWe have two discussion questions ...

DISCUSSION FORUMS
We have two discussion questions for this module. Feel free to engage with the questions and interact with your peers at your own pace and according to your preferences. Your involvement in the discussions is entirely optional, but it can offer valuable insights and perspectives from your fellow learners.

Please note that there is a Code of Conduct for these forums. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the guidelines to ensure a respectful and collaborative online learning environment.
Select activity M4: Discussion Forum 1: Driving organizational change is notoriously difficult. Why do you think leading even modest practice change in newsrooms can be difficult? (copy)

M4: Discussion Forum 1: Driving organizational change is notoriously difficult. Why do you think leading even modest practice change in newsrooms can be difficult? (copy)

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Select activity M4: Discussion Forum 2: Based on the material we have gone through so far, how would you start building a robust solutions practice in your newsroom?

M4: Discussion Forum 2: Based on the material we have gone through so far, how would you start building a robust solutions practice in your newsroom?

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Select activity QUIZBefore attempting the quiz, we recommend that ...

QUIZ
Before attempting the quiz, we recommend that you engage with the video lessons and explore the required readings for the Module to enhance your understanding. Feel free to take the quiz multiple times to reinforce your learning. Aim for a score of at least 70%. Good luck, and enjoy the learning experience!
Select activity Module 4: Quiz

Module 4: Quiz

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COURSE HELP
Select activity Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) URL
Select activity Student lounge (for informal conversations among students)

Student lounge (for informal conversations among students) URL

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Section outline

Module 4: Building solutions journalism into your workflow

For many journalists, the idea of solutions journalism resonates immediately. However some need clarification on the approach. In this module, we’ll discuss how to bring solutions journalism into your newsroom in a sustained way.

This module will cover:Dispelling misconceptions about solutions journalismThe solutions whispererPropose a story/seriesMeasuring success

Guest Speaker: Swati Sanyal Tarafdar, freelance, Solutions Journalism Network LEDE fellow, India

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

ORIENTATION MESSAGE WEEK 4

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

VIDEO CLASSES (Required)

READINGS (Required)

READINGS (Required)

READINGS (Required)

READINGS (Required)

READINGS (Required)

DISCUSSION FORUMS

QUIZ

COURSE HELP

COURSE HELP

COURSE HELP

COURSE HELP

This module will cover:
Dispelling misconceptions about solutions journalism
The solutions whisperer
Propose a story/series
Measuring success