Solutions Journalism: 11 tough questions on how to do solutions journalism​

The ‘11 tough questions on how to do Solutions Journalism’ addresses key questions that arise when practising solutions journalism. Informed by conversations with journalists and the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN), this is the second guide of our series. 

Building upon the insights of our previous guide, this edition offers an enriched exploration of the principles and practices that define impactful solutions journalism.

The most important contribution we can make as solutions-oriented journalists is to make the whole decision-making process more democratic and accessible.

-Oscar Perry Abello

Get the guide and explore the key questions:

• Does solutions journalism mean we should not do problem-focused stories?
• Solutions journalism is not about advocacy; it's about informing. 
• How do you determine what problems and responses are worth covering?
• Community engagement is key. 
• How much evidence does the response have to have?
• How can I make colleagues in my newsroom interested and inspired by solutions journalism?