Participants in this course will learn step-by-step how to complete the self-assessment for the Journalism Trust Initiatives.

Created by the experts at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, this self-directed course aims to equip learners to complete the Journalism Trust Initiative’s questionnaire. Launched and operated by the Reporters Without Borders, JTI aims at a healthier information space by developing and implementing indicators for trustworthiness of journalism.

Through a mix of examples from JTI-certified outlets, explainers and video tutorials, participants in this course will be walked step-by-step through the 18 sections of the Journalism Trust Initiative’s self-assessment. With 59 distinct sections addressing each individual component, learners can take the whole course or simply review modules for sections they are struggling with.

By the end of this course you will be able to:
Explain the criteria of the Journalism Trust Initiative and its questionnaire.
Complete the self-assessment of the Journalism Trust Initiative.