What is the 5 Ws and H framework?

It is a journalistic standard for completeness that ensures analysis covers the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of any given event or story.

How does the Journalist Analyst skill verify information?

It applies source evaluation criteria including authority, proximity to events, potential bias, and independent corroboration to determine the reliability of a claim.

What ethical principles does the skill follow?

The skill is grounded in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics, prioritizing truth-seeking, accountability, and the minimization of harm.

Is this skill suitable for non-journalists?

Absolutely. It is highly effective for researchers, legal professionals, and analysts who need to process large amounts of information with high accuracy and structured rigor.

Can this skill help with media criticism?

Yes, it is specifically designed to analyze media framing, identify what information is emphasized or omitted, and evaluate the balance of perspectives.

Journalist Analyst

Name: Journalist Analyst
Author: rysweet

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Learning & Documentation

Analyzes complex events and information using rigorous investigative frameworks, fact-checking methods, and ethical journalism principles.

About

The Journalist Analyst skill equips Claude with the disciplinary tools of a professional reporter to evaluate breaking news, verify claims, and uncover information gaps. By applying established frameworks like the 5 Ws and H, the Inverted Pyramid, and the SPJ Code of Ethics, this skill helps users assess source credibility, identify media bias, and synthesize raw data into coherent, newsworthy insights. It is an essential capability for researchers, analysts, and developers who require high-fidelity information verification and structured narrative analysis within their agentic workflows.

Key Features

Systematic 5 Ws and H analysis to identify information gaps
Detection of media framing, bias, and omitted perspectives
Application of the SPJ Code of Ethics to information processing
Source credibility assessment using authority and proximity metrics
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Newsworthiness evaluation based on impact, timeliness, and proximity

Use Cases

Structuring raw event data into prioritized, journalistic summaries
Fact-checking complex claims and verifying evidence from multiple sources
Analyzing media coverage to identify bias or specific narrative framing

About

Key Features

Systematic 5 Ws and H analysis to identify information gaps
Detection of media framing, bias, and omitted perspectives
Application of the SPJ Code of Ethics to information processing
Source credibility assessment using authority and proximity metrics
17 GitHub stars
Newsworthiness evaluation based on impact, timeliness, and proximity

Use Cases

Structuring raw event data into prioritized, journalistic summaries
Fact-checking complex claims and verifying evidence from multiple sources
Analyzing media coverage to identify bias or specific narrative framing