Year / 2009
-
New Excel feature takes data analysis to new levels
Reporters who use Microsoft Excel to crunch government data have something to cheer about with the release of the beta version of Office 2010. A new add-in to Excel brings Excel’s ease of use to the analysis of huge datasets.… -
Creative journalism
Forget time-lines. Forget historical analysis. Forget still photos or documentaries. This look at the impact of unemployment rates is one of the most effective examples of creative — and visual – journalism I’ve seen.… -
CRTC hearings: What’s next, flash mobs?
While the CRTC ponders cable fees, cable providers and television broadcasters have been trying to out-hip each other with social media campaigns. If nothing else, the competing Face book pages – Don’t Tax My TV! and Save Local TV… -
[UPDATED] Unanswered questions for Harper
While Japan’s government complains about a too-chummy press gallery, Canada’s press complains about a lack of access to government …… -
Major media conference urges governments to protect journalists
Broadcasters attending an international conference in Mexico City want governments to be held responsible for the safety of both domestic and foreign journalists working in their countries. The fourth World Electronic Media Forum (WEMF4) called for sustained and concrete international… -
Japan wants press reform
To a Canadian, where the government exerts increasing control on media and opposes transparency, this story seems like a tale from some fantasy opposite world: Japan’s government wants a tougher press. “Japan’s new government is challenging one of the nation’s… -
When “aggregating” becomes “plagiarism”
Times are tough for media organizations trying to cover news as more and more journalists keep getting laid off. A suit in the U.S. contends that staff at one newspaper tried to cope by using plagiarism. Or, as a source … -
Congrès FPJQ 2009: Reportages, articles, photos primées
Le blogueur Steve Faguy a pris la peine de compiler une liste de liens Internet permettant de consulter la plupart des productions récompensées à l’occasion du Congrès de la FPJQ à Sherbrooke. On peut également en lire une description détaillée… -
Brian Myles, président de la FPJQ
Brian Myles, journaliste au Devoir, a été élu président de la Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec. Il a défait François Cardinal de La Presse. Il s’agissait de la première course à la présidence depuis la création de l’organisme il… -
Beatblogger : une nouvelle pratique journalistique?
Denise Gaudreault, Université Laval On parle de plus en plus de journalisme citoyen. On ne compte plus les blogues, qui envahissent la toile à une vitesse effarante. Peu à peu, l’anarchie qui prévalait en cette matière tend à s’organiser. Dans…
Loading posts...