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Tips for journalists and media organizations in Canada covering the coronavirus
Avoid alarmist reports, use credible sources, prioritize the key information, expert suggests Continue Reading Tips for journalists and media organizations in Canada covering the coronavirus
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Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse
Diversity of employees is more than just good journalistic practice — it is a labour issue. Continue Reading Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse
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Giving readers a stake in the story
How reader-supported journalism is changing the equation. Continue Reading Giving readers a stake in the story
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When the news breaks the journalist
Journalists are coming out and talking honestly about mental illness. Continue Reading When the news breaks the journalist
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Top five ways to spot fake news
Understanding the difference between fake news and misinformation allows journalists to be able to properly talk about the problem. Continue Reading Top five ways to spot fake news
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Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
“The mantra I repeat to myself often all the time in this job–whether it’s a natural disaster overseas or not–is, ‘This is just my job for today and this is this person’s life.’” Continue Reading Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
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What Canadian journalists can learn from the life and career of Gord Downie
Gord Downie told stories about Canadian lives in a near-journalistic way. Continue Reading What Canadian journalists can learn from the life and career of Gord Downie
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How to teach students to cover elections in real time
A technical post-mort from Mount Royal University’s Journalism Program. Continue Reading How to teach students to cover elections in real time
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Stronger together: How journalists can collaborate
Joint investigations have demonstrated the potential of working together for the greater good. Continue Reading Stronger together: How journalists can collaborate
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Stop saying pageviews don’t matter
It might be time to reframe the focus to what pageviews do tell us. Continue Reading Stop saying pageviews don’t matter
