Knight Center for Environmental Journalism

The Michigan State University School of Journalism’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism teaches student and professional journalists how to better report on the world’s most important beat: Covering the planet

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Knight Center for Environmental Journalism

Write stuff

  • Milkshakes, metaphors and drainage
    A jargon breaking technique
  • Translation … please!
    Crack the jargon code
  • Attribution
    Use it
  • Passive voice and journalism
    Write with action
  • Strunk and Seuss
    An ode to brevity
  • Write Words
    Potential linguistic pitfalls from those who cover the environment
  • Writing Tips
    Tips for clear, concise writing
  • Words that Count
    Learn how to analyze how frequently specific words are used in speeches

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