Reporting Toolkit

Plan the work behind the story.

Use a practical worksheet for field reporting, records research or production. Save a draft on this device or take it with you.

WORKSHEET 01

Plan an assignment

Choose a template and write down the question, the evidence you need, and what you’ll do next.

Assignment template

Reporting question

What do you need to establish on the ground, and where will you start?

Sources

List people, locations, and records that can give you firsthand context.

Verification

What independent evidence could confirm or challenge each account?

Next steps

Note the first interview, the visit, and the questions you still need answered.

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