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Jun 28, 2010 - Posted by Dana Lacey

From API to cloud computing to XML, PoynterOnline has created a glossary of tech terms every journalist should know...

Adventures in long-form magazine editing

Jul 28, 2009 - Posted by Regan Ray

Trying to imagine the best way for a story to unfold before a reader’s eyes is first and foremost in any editor’s mind when handling a lengthy manuscript, writes Bill Reynolds. Using five personal examples, Reynolds shows how structuring narrative changes depending on the material.

Reuters Handbook of Journalism now online

Jul 10, 2009 - Posted by Regan Ray

The Reuters Handbook of Journalism is "the guidance Reuters journalists live by," according to Dean Wright, global editor, ethics, innovation and news standards for the news agency. The Reuters Handbook is now available to the public for free online...

From beat reporter to book author 500 words at a time

Jun 16, 2009 - Posted by Larry Cornies

Rod McQueen made the pilgrimage from newsrooms to bestseller lists 12 books ago. The former Maclean's business editor offers his advice to would-be fellow travellers.

Canada's official languages

Feb 08, 2007 - Posted by Julie Ryland

The Officer of the Commissioner of Official Languages works "to promote and expand the dialogue between all the members of our society."The site presents several issues and news, in articles such as the "Social Fabric of Canada," and the symposium "Visions and Challenges for the 21st Century." Other resources on the website include information about language rights, the Federal Legislation on Official Languages and publications.