National Punctuation Day: Tools, Not Rules, for Writing and Reading
WebinarWhy we should make a big deal of squiggles on the page? Learn why punctuation can make or break the meaning of what you write and read.
Navigating Copyright and Fair Use Issues in an Open-Source World
WebinarLearn how to use copyright as a publishing tool, rather than as a reason to not use others’ content.
New Approaches to Multimedia Storytelling: Lessons from The New York Times
WebinarExplore new approaches to designing and building experiences around storytelling content.
New Habits of News Consumers
Seminar SnapshotAndrew Heyward, former president of CBS News, analyzes how technology is changing news media.
New Sources of Digital Content
Seminar SnapshotThis seminar snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows how content contributions from members of the community and user-generated content can transform a digital media platform.
News Releases and Story Pitches: The Basics
WebinarEveryone want to get news “out there.” Learn what makes an item newsworthy, and how to tell that story to the people you want covering your news.
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News
Self-Directed CourseWhat makes an idea or event a news story? Explore the who, what, when, where, why and how of news.
News Site Credibility: Whom Do Readers Trust?
WebinarHow much do readers trust news articles? User comments? Tweets? Photos? Learn from the findings of a recent APME study.
Newsgathering Law & Liability: A Guide for Reporting
Self-Directed CourseGather and report news more effectively while avoiding legal liability.
NewsU at 10: Top Lessons from a Decade of E-Learning
WebinarJoin our birthday celebration as we share the most valuable lessons from 10 years of News University teaching.
Newswriting for the Web: Words That Work Online on Deadline
WebinarLearn how to craft effective news writing for the fast-paced scanning habits of online readers.
Numeracy Primer: How to Write About Numbers (Public Edition)
Self-Directed CourseYour guide to writing about numbers accurately, ethically and elegantly, with a quick review of how to calculate the basics.
On the Beat: Covering Cops and Crime
Self-Directed CourseTechniques for navigating police departments and mining the beat for story ideas.
On the Beat: Covering Education
Self-Directed CourseLearn how to find your way around the U.S. education system: the standards, the people and the protocol.
On the Beat: Covering Hospitals
Self-Directed CourseStep into the shoes of a rookie health beat reporter and investigate local hospitals on deadline.
On the Beat: Covering the Courts
Self-Directed CourseExplore the court system and learn how to translate legal proceedings into clear stories.
On the Beat: Writing Obituaries
Self-Directed CourseLearn to write engaging, informative and accurate obituaries...and love it!
Online and Social Media Corrections: When, Why and How
WebinarHow should you correct a tweet or online article? Get practical guidance on the best ways to offer corrections in a multi-platform, digital world.
Online Media Law: The Basics for Bloggers and Other Publishers
Self-Directed CourseGuidelines on copyright, defamation and privacy for anyone who publishes content online.
Online Project Development: Part 2
Self-Directed CourseThree models of excellence show you how to plan, report, produce, market and assess Web projects.
Online Project Development: Part 1
Self-Directed CourseExamine the five steps for creating successful Web projects and how they were used in award-winning work.
Periscopes, Peaches and Yaks: What's Next in Social Media
WebinarLearn about the latest crop of social networks, what to look for when you're trying new ones, and how to evaluate if they're even worth your time.
Photojournalism for Non-Photojournalists
WebinarLearn how to compose visually robust and newsworthy photographs regardless of how simple or complex your camera. Part of the Essential Skills for the Digital Journalist Webinar Series
Picture This: Interactive Data Visualization
WebinarAn ONAvation Webinar replay: Discover tools for creating interactive data visualizations on your site. (Many are free or cheap!)
Plagiarism in the 21st Century
Seminar SnapshotExamine plagiarism in the context of today's digital publishing.
Planning and Design for the Big Story
WebinarLearn how designers can help drive storytelling discussions when the big story breaks.
Planning and Executing Your Strategy: Digital Experiences That Drive Results, Part 5
WebinarLearn to identify and track key performance indicators, report them and use them to make data-driven decisions moving forward.
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Podcasting for Everyone (July 2017)
Online Group SeminarWith this course, a great idea and your passion, you'll have the tools you need to build a successful podcast.
Poynter Story Coach
WebinarGet one-on-one feedback on your video stories from Poynter's Al Tompkins in this new online approach to professional coaching.
Preparing Journalism for the Age of Wearable Devices
WebinarGoogle Glass and other “wearable” devices are about to dramatically transform the way people get news. Learn how reporting and publishing news will change in the wearable era.
Preventing Plagiarism and Fabrication in News Publishing
WebinarGet real-world recommendations for preventing and handling issues of plagiarism.
Privacy in a Selfie World
WebinarExplore what questions we should ask before grabbing content on the go from social media.
Producing Great Audio Using Simple Tools
WebinarLearn how to record and edit high-quality audio using simple techniques and inexpensive tools.
Programming for Non-Geeks: Easy Interactivity
WebinarMake your site more engaging with jQuery, a free, easy-to-learn tool that works wherever your content appears.
Programming for Non-geeks: Getting Started with Coding
WebinarAn introduction to basic programming concepts for absolute beginners
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writers: Secrets of Their Craft
Self-Directed CourseIn this course, we’ve compiled a dozen Pulitzer Prize-winning writers and master teachers to share the most reliable secrets of their craft. In a fre
Quick Hit Investigations: Daily Deadlines Don't Mean Dull Stories
WebinarLearn how to tell hard-hitting investigative pieces on daily deadline.
Quick, Quality Video News Stories
Seminar SnapshotExplore go-to video storytelling strategies on deadline.
Race Matters: Covering Communities of Color
WebinarLearn how to find and intelligently cover stories about race.
Religion, Culture and Society: Getting Beyond the Cliches
Self-Directed CourseReligion intersects nearly every story you cover. Learn how to tell those stories with greater context, skill and thoughtfulness.