About this Guide
This guide is intended to help journalism students and student-journalists locate resources for reporting and writing stories. Most of the sources on this guide are freely available and accessible online.
Other Journalism Resources at UIUC
- College of Media Student Services CenterThe Student Services Center (SSC) is the College of Media’s comprehensive academic and career advising resource center.
- Professional Organizations: UIUC ChaptersLearn more about professional organizations you can join as a student, including the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
- Hands-On Media Opportunities at UIUCCheck out the list of print, film/tv, and other media opportunities students have at UIUC.
- Department of JournalismTake a look at programs and opportunities offered by the Department of Journalism at UIUC.
Other Online Journalism Resources
- The Poynter InstituteFounded in 1975, Poynter is an inspirational place but also a practical one, connecting the varied crafts of journalism to its higher mission and purpose. From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers. Poynter specializes in: ethics and fact-checking, reporting and storytelling, developing journalism's leaders, advancing newsroom diversity, and strengthening local news companies.
