Stories behind a story - news production at SCMP
Jeffrey Mak (sajeffrey@ust.hk)
[This is a talk in Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)]
These are the headlines of key news in Hong Kong in recent months :
Whether you have come across the high-profile Mirror accident or the shocking demise of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and many other subjects in social media, online news portals or newspapers, have you ever thought about how news is produced? What are the stories behind news stories?
When you come across some video clips, photographs or information online or on social media platforms, do you regard them as 'seeing is believing'? How do you know it is a piece of fact or misinformation or disinformation? How can you distinguish facts from misinformation or disinformation?
Do you want to be a smart reader in the midst of a flood of information on the Internet? You are welcomed to join a talk by Ms. Denise Tsang, Hong Kong News Editor of the South China Morning Post, who will share her over 20 years' experience in news production.
Speaker:
Denise Tsang
Hong Kong News Editor, South China Morning Post
Professional Journalism Fellow, Hong Kong Baptist University
An award-winning journalist, Denise has spent over 20 years in the industry and specialises in macro-economic and political-economic news in Hong Kong. As well as being a team leader, writer and forum moderator, Denise is a coach and mentor of young reporters.
Remarks:
1. Complete 3 GUTS talks/workshops to get a certificate of participation.
2. Priority will be given to HKUST Connect registrants (Start your changemaking journey with HKUST Connect: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/joinus).
3. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit new participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.
4. [CORE1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of CORE1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You need to attend the event in full to get 1 hour.
5. [Changemaker 30] 3 Points will be awarded upon complete attendance of the session for Changemaker 30 registrants.