Journalists can now access an online stylebook focused on the major world religions, denominations and religious organizations often covered by the media.  The publication, "Reporting on Religion 2: A Stylebook on Journalism’s Best Beat," includes terms that are not included in the widely-used Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.

Global news agency Reuters recently published new guidelines on journalists' use of social networks. The guidelines function as a reminder to journalists to keep their personal lives separate from their professional lives and provide them with tips on accuracy, bias, independence and trust. For more information, click here. 

Many writers accused of plagiarism claim that they inadvertently include others' work, explains a recent article in the magazine the Columbia Journalism Review.

A BBC technology blog, dot.Rory, has posted resources for citizen journalists to improve reporting skills and knowledge of publication options. The post lists free online resources like weblog and photo-sharing services that can be used to publish content.  It also provides suggestions as to how citizen journalists can use social networking to promote their stories.

Journalist Jaldeep Katwala offers 10 tips for journalists to consider when writing a good news story. Media site Media Helping Media, which published the piece, encourages journalists to add their own tips to the list. 10 tips for spotting a news story: 1: Is it interesting?This is perhaps the most important criterion. If it's not interesting, why tell it?

Just weeks after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the island nation of Haiti, the Washington D.C.-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) released two essential guides to help journalists better cover disasters and deal with traumatic situations.

Arab journalists working in radio broadcasting can access a list of tips on how to write for the radio, published by the BBC Arabic Service. The tips explore the flexible aspects of the Arabic language, narrative, and the relation between the anchor's voice and the text. To read the tips, click here. 

Every journalist covering a hot zone or an area where natural disasters are likely should have a crisis reporting plan ready to implement.  I spoke with many reporters either on the ground in Haiti or newly dispatched to the region who were ill-prepared to start working immediately after the January earthquake tragedy.

Poynter’s News University has made a list of resources available for journalists traveling to Haiti or looking for the local angle to cover the news about the country's devastating earthquake. International Reporting Basics: What You Need to Know Before You Go. Going to Haiti? Learn what you need before you get on the plane, and how to gather information and stay safe once you arrive.

Crisis is a given in the field of journalism. In many ways, it's what makes the profession so exciting. Some people are drawn to the field because of this excitement. But any crisis brings with it stress. Every profession has its occupational hazards, and for journalists, stress is the winner. Few consider the fact that in the news business, one crisis follows the next. Think back to 2001.