¿Qué habilidades necesitas para desarrollar un buen juicio sobre las noticias?

Flexibility! As you learn more or something that is different, allow your treatment of a story (or something that you deem "not a story") to change.

- Learn how to listen and respond. If the interview subject doesn't answer the question, ask it again. - Understand what real debate looks like. It's not "equal sides." - Confirm the story. We once deliberately held a story that everyone else was running because the source seemed unreliable. Turns out, we were right. - Study history and geography. Whether you're still a college student or a professional, you have to know the context and location of a story. - Ask lots of questions! Newsies love to pass along knowledge and can help your career.

Not just what you relate or understand, reading across wide variety of sources and viewpoints is key. Another thing is to keep a close watch on Reddit, Twitter, LinkedIn to see what the world is currently talking about. Sometimes, one tweet can lead to a good investigative piece.

Fist, strike the article in this question. Second, one is born with strong news judgment. When I was a very little girl my teacher rated me highly in “sharing the news”. One can hone such skill, by reading good newspapers and outlets, networking in the industry, reading books, giving interviews, pursuing related hobbies such as book clubs and soliciting feedback from a trusted friend or colleague.

Stay updated on digital tools and platforms relevant to journalism. This includes understanding social media, online analytics, and digital storytelling techniques to effectively reach and engage audiences.

I use this simple method which l have coined the CRETA. C = Critical thinking R= Research E = Ethical decisions T = Time management A = Awareness of current affairs

Establish connections with experts in various fields. This can help you access specialized knowledge and ensure accuracy when reporting on complex topics.

Stay informed about legal and ethical guidelines in journalism. This includes understanding the boundaries of privacy, defamation laws, and other legal considerations to ensure responsible reporting.

Journalists must develop a healthy sense of skepticism. When I was in school, the joke was "if your mother tells you she loves you, check it out." There are many more ways that newsmakers can be deceptive today including with information, with logic, with data and with images. The best journalists constantly question the provenance of facts before they share them. This can happen directly with sources or within newsrooms, as we hold each other accountable.