5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
Don't fall into the trap of working for exposure instead of money, say experts.
6 years ago
Journalism more important now than ever, say RSJ teach-in speakers
By Jasmine Bala for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre
Journalism matters now more than ever, the media director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association told journalism students and faculty during the Ryerson School of Journalism’s (RSJ) recent teach-in day.
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6 years ago
Understanding history and who wields power central to effective political coverage of Indigenous communities
By Jasmine Bala for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre
Indigenous people want their leaders held accountable, but journalists should be cautious about perpetuating negative stereotypes, Ryerson School of Journalism Rogers Visiting Journalist Duncan McCue said during a lecture on Indigenous…
6 years ago
Global News Social Media Editor: Complex stories should be packaged in way that connects with audience
By Jasmine Bala for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre website
While newsrooms benefit from online analytics that help journalists understand what audiences want and how to package stories, this data can’t be the only determinants of the news that gets…
6 years ago
News needs of smaller communities require special attention, researcher says
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By Steph Wechsler for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre
The ongoing discussion about the state of Canadian news media tends to overlook what’s happening in smaller communities, local news advocate Robert Washburn said during a recent presentation at the Ryerson…
6 years ago
Canadian journalists can learn a lot from the US media’s Trump coverage, says Toronto Star’s Washington correspondent
By Michael Ott for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre
The loss of trust between the media and audiences that has characterised the Donald Trump era in the United States also played out when Rob Ford was mayor of Toronto, says…
6 years ago
Canadian news consumers unaware of financial strain on the industry
By Steph Wechsler for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre
Although Canadians value journalism and believe it is essential to a well-functioning democracy, they don’t want to pay for it, concludes a new study that examined the state of Canadian news…
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