MDA | Race Reporting Handbook
Table of Contents
Why Should You Read This?
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How to Approach this Guide
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Why We Need to Talk About Race
Understanding Race and Racialisation
The Importance of Representation In Media
Chapter 1: The language of Anti-Racist Journalism
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles: For Photo Journalists, Videographers, and
Social Media Professionals
Guiding Principles for Referencing Race in Reporting:
Avoiding Sterotypes and Ensuring Respectful Representation
What's Your Bias?
Anti-Racist Reporting Checklist
Chapter 2: Navigating Intersectionality in Australian
Journalism and Media
Diversity Dimension Definitions
Intersectional Thinking
Structural Changes in Newsrooms
Guiding Principles of Intersectionality in Australian Journalism
Intersectionality Reporting Checklist
Chapter 3: Fact-Checking and Protocols in Journalism
A Personal Reflection by Karina Hogan
"How reporting choices shape perception and impact"
Guiding Principles: Rigorous fact-checking and protocols
Ongoing Professional Development
Fact-Checking Protocols and Transparent Corrections Checklist
Chapter 4: Centering Lived Experience: The Art of Inclusive Storytelling
DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT
Guiding Principles for Inclusive Storytelling
Diversity in Visuals
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