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When journalists report social media as public opinion

Journalists should be careful when using social media posts to report what the public thinks, and should tell readers how the data was collected. Continue Reading When journalists report social media as public opinion
What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil

Uncritical coverage of industry projections means climate change is left out of the picture. Continue Reading What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil
Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media

The results of this survey will provide crucial information about representation in newsrooms. Continue Reading Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media
Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why

“Making a Terrorist” examines how Canadian media reports on terrorism. Continue Reading Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why
Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests

Michael D’Alimonte said he wanted to see if the Toronto coverage mirrored patterns of early AIDS reporting in the United States. Continue Reading Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
The myth of the echo chamber

There are widespread fears that so-called echo chambers and filter bubbles are leading to political polarization that poses a danger to democracy. But are the fears unfounded? Continue Reading The myth of the echo chamber
Women journalists and the glass ceiling

Newsrooms are more – but not fully – equal. Continue Reading Women journalists and the glass ceiling
Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge

“This whole notion of ‘heartwarming’ – why is it people with disabilities are somehow more heartwarming than others?” Continue Reading Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge
New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists

The mindfulness class will introduce students to the fundamentals of mindfulness and explore different forms of meditation practice. Continue Reading New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists
Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences

Don’t only watch the Olympic coverage, but listen to it and consider how music does its ideological work. Continue Reading Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences