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    What happens when journalists become the story? A Q&A with science writer Mark Lynas

    If science journalists find themselves covering an issue from one way and then seeing things from a different perspective, what should they do? Where do you draw the line between activism and journalism? Agricultural journalism editor Mary Baxter interviewed British journalist Mark Lynas, who recanted his views on genetically modified organisms. 

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    The heartwrenching images of Annette Funicello’s illness: How CTV’s W5 covered the story

    How much information should journalists tell the public about the gritty existence of once-public people who now face a long disability or death? How carefully do you examine the motivations of a family member who gives you access to their disabled loved one to promote a cause? How closely should the journalist examine where any…

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    Pondering journalism’s future in a digital universe

    Kelly Toughill, J-Source business of journalism editor and director of the University King’s College’s School of Journalism, has been thinking a lot about  the future of journalism in an increasingly digital universe. She takes a look at some of the excellent studies that have raised interesting questions about what works and what doesn’t.

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    TRADIGITAL Live chat: Exploring the expanding role of digital journalism in traditional media

    Have a question about digital journalism in the world of traditional media? Here's your chance to ask. Panel includes: Mathew Ingram, Senior Writer, GigaOM; Andrew Yates, Senior Producer of Social Media and Community, CBCNews.ca; Terry Weber, Reporter, GlobeandMail.com; Melanie Coulson, Senior Editor, OttawaCitizen.com; Christine Chubb, Reporter/Editor, CityNews.ca.

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    Journalism Spin: How (somehow) everybody wins with the NADbank figures

    When the NADbank figures released last month, almost every newspaper headlined with a story of how they're conquering the market in some fashion or another. J-Source grabbed several screenshots of these articles and press releases and created a gallery. Now you can see how journalists create spin.

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    Journalism’s struggle with infographics: The facts and figures behind omnipresent images

    Infographics are in high demand, so why are newsrooms slow to follow? Katrina Pyne reports on the financial and editorial challenges of producing infographics. 

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    J-Source live blogged “Notes From A Changing China,” a talk by Globe And Mail’s Mark MacKinnon

    Melanie Coulson live blogged "Notes From A Changing China," a talk by Globe And Mail's Mark MacKinnon.

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    Storify launches new paid model for media outlets

    The Storify VIP program has new features such as real-time updates and full customization for embedding.   

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    Ontario’s sunshine list: Where is the money in journalism?

    J-Source combed through the Ontario Sunshine list to see if any journalist or those in a related field make salaries above $100,000. Steve Paikin, the host of TVO's The Agenda, tops the list with a salary of 302,622.32

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    The challenges of bringing diversity into a newsroom: SAJA panel examines how South Asian stories are covered in Canada

    Who does the reporting and does ethnic background make a difference in reporting style when reporting on South Asian stories? These are some of the questions explored at the South Asian Journalists Association panel in Toronto. 

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