Ideas
Sep 07, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
When Canadians heard that a boatload of Tamil refugees was headed our way, reactions quickly divided between "Keep the queue-jumpers out" and "Welcome the huddled masses." It was a good time for journalists to step forward and provide citizens not just with hard news, but context too. Ivor Shapiro thinks at least one national news organization has been doing just that.
When Canadians heard that a boatload of Tamil refugees was headed our way, reactions quickly divided between "Keep the queue-jumpers out" and "Welcome the huddled masses." It was a good time for journalists to step forward and provide citizens not just with hard news, but context too. Ivor Shapiro thinks at least one national news organization has been doing just that.
Aug 31, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
From articles slamming Sarah Palin to celebrity gossip to pieces that confirm what you knew all along – in a world of information obesity, we only consume messages we most enjoy. But there are consequences to bingeing on junk info, writes Jessica Murphy.
From articles slamming Sarah Palin to celebrity gossip to pieces that confirm what you knew all along – in a world of information obesity, we only consume messages we most enjoy. But there are consequences to bingeing on junk info, writes Jessica Murphy.
Jun 15, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Quebecor announced today that it will ask CRTC to approve not only a new all news channel under the name of Sun TV, but a preferred dial placement as well. According to the rumour mill, the station will be patterned after Fox News. David Spencer writes about what this might mean for Canada...
May 10, 2010
- Posted by Dale
Bass
Journalism graduate and social-media fan Kenda
ll Walters looks at the impact Facebook, Twitter and its ilk are having on newsrooms.
Apr 20, 2010
- Posted by Alan
Bass
Predictions of the demise of the daily newspaper are based on myths that don't stand scrutiny, argues David Estok, former editor-in-chief of the Hamilton Spectator. Newspapers are becoming more focused and more efficient but they will survive the current crisis, because what they do still matters.
Predictions of the demise of the daily newspaper are based on myths that don't stand scrutiny, argues David Estok, former editor-in-chief of the Hamilton Spectator. Newspapers are becoming more focused and more efficient but they will survive the current crisis, because what they do still matters.
Apr 06, 2010
- Posted by Dale
Bass
In the U.S., less than 20% of newspaper opinion pieces - op-eds - are written by women, and not for lack of opinions. Author Catherine Orenstein created the Op-Ed Project to train and empower women to get their voices heard, writes Chloe Angyal. But there's still a long way to go.
In the U.S., less than 20% of newspaper opinion pieces - op-eds - are written by women, and not for lack of opinions. Author Catherine Orenstein created the Op-Ed Project to train and empower women to get their voices heard, writes Chloe Angyal. But there's still a long way to go.
Mar 08, 2010
- Posted by Alan
Bass
Journalism in Afghanistan is young, fragile and subject to interference, threats and violence from government and insurgents. It could use some support from the international journalism community, writes Afghan-Canadian journalist Ahmad Zia Kechkenni.
Journalism in Afghanistan is young, fragile and subject to interference, threats and violence from government and insurgents. It could use some support from the international journalism community, writes Afghan-Canadian journalist Ahmad Zia Kechkenni.
Feb 09, 2010
- Posted by Dale
Bass
The Winter Olympic Games are more about marketing and corporations than athletes — and journalists should not become part of all the hype and hoopla, argues Jim Van Horne.
The Winter Olympic Games are more about marketing and corporations than athletes — and journalists should not become part of all the hype and hoopla, argues Jim Van Horne.
Feb 01, 2010
- Posted by Alan
Bass
When reporters can't see past a person's disability, Lisa Coriale writes, they can miss the real story. There's more than one storyline to report about people with disabilities.
When reporters can't see past a person's disability, Lisa Coriale writes, they can miss the real story. There's more than one storyline to report about people with disabilities.
Jan 25, 2010
- Posted by Alan
Bass
Journalists were among the first outsiders to rush to the scene of the earthquake in Haiti. While most have described the devastation and challenges confronting survivors with professionalism and humanity, Jeff Sallot writes, some are using the assignment to promote their own celebrity.
Journalists were among the first outsiders to rush to the scene of the earthquake in Haiti. While most have described the devastation and challenges confronting survivors with professionalism and humanity, Jeff Sallot writes, some are using the assignment to promote their own celebrity.
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