How to Fact-Check a Presidential Debate
The Trump-Biden presidential debate was a pivotal moment in the 2024 election. Learn how an NBC News political reporter fact-checked it.
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The news standards team makes sure journalists are sharing the right information in a fair and trustworthy way.
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Covering 2024: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Candidates can stretch, exaggerate and spin the truth. It’s a journalist job to check what they say against their actions.
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Montclair State student journalists reflect on how to build trust with sources.
Level Up: How Reporters Can Show Sources Respect
Learn how reporters can make sources comfortable sharing their experiences and viewpoints.
My Election Story Took an Unexpected Turn. Here’s How I Handled It.
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How Journalists Can Cover LGBTQ Stories Year-Round
LGBTQ stories are everyday stories. Learn how journalists can cover the full range of queer stories all year round and avoid harmful stereotypes.
Empathy as a Journalism Skill: Reporting on Migrants at the Border
Montclair State University students reflect on how identity and shared history can help connect with sources.
What is LGBTQ Pride Month and How Did It Start?
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It traces its roots back to the 1969 Stonewall riots.
10 Resources for Journalism Grads Entering the Job Market
Just graduated from a journalism program? Here are NBCU Academy’s top lessons on how to launch your media career.
How Coach Dawn Staley Teaches Leadership and People Skills
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Welcome to the ‘Wild West’ of Generative AI in Documentaries
Critics are questioning what’s ethical to recreate and manipulate in documentary filmmaking.
