That time I took my class to cover the Luka Magnotta trial
In journalism, going into the field is both routine and expected. Why should student coverage of murder trials be any different? Many
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CBC Saskatchewan isn’t cancelling its internship program
Despite not taking students this term, the broadcaster’s Regina newsroom is not cancelling the program outright, says the bureau’s managing editor. Many
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Five things journalists need to know when covering obesity in Canada
Excessive weight gain more complex and common than The Biggest Loser makes it seem. Many
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Craig Silverman on The Hoax Economy
The founder of Regret the Error on why fake news is such a powerful force. Many
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Health-care primers for journalists
Non-partisan Evidence Network issues new backgrounders on range of health issues for journalists. Many
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Loss of bargaining power puts journalists’ lives at risk: CPJ
In 2014, 221 journalists were imprisoned worldwide, says the Committee to Protect Journalists. Many
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Live Q&A: Social media with Mick Cote and Lauren Strapagiel
Mick Côté and Lauren Strapagiel take questions from journalism students about which social media skills are essential for new journalists and the best way to get noticed by potential employers on social media. Many
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St. Lawrence College suspends its two-year journalism diploma
The program, started in 2007 and based in Cornwall, Ont., faced low enrolment and a lack of student interest. Many
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A journalism professor learns multimedia one mistake at a time
By Meredith Levine I am sitting in my office at Western University with my newly retired TV colleague Cliff Lonsdale, offering him some work. Cliff is notably unexcited by my offer. I don’t blame him. I’m in a mess, a pickle, and I can only afford modest compensation for what is, in effect, a rescue…
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Education Matters: How to keep your j-students motivated when the industry is facing a crisis
By Janice Tibbetts A journalism student recently came into my office at Concordia University, musing about leaving the program because of the grim job prospects. She was looking for a lifeline ,some assurance that she might be able to work in the field after graduation and earn enough money to pay off her student debts.…