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19 Oct

Why Rob Ford should thank the media in his acceptance speech

Torontonians are bracing themselves. Election night is only thirteen days away. On the left, there are whispers of a mutiny if Rob Ford becomes mayor. Yes, it really is that […]

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6 Oct

Marissa Nelson on Googlebots, Twitter and CoverItLive

I attended a great workshop at Wordstock on Oct 2. It was Writing on Different Platforms, led by Marissa Nelson. Marissa is someone to keep tabs on. Here’s why. The […]

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6 Oct

One human truth: what your story is missing

I walked out of Thane Burnett’s workshop on short feature writing at Wordstock on Oct. 2 feeling like a giant roadblock had  been removed. My favourite subjects are ones that […]

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5 Oct

Interviewing etiquette: a refresher

To err is human. Consider the Students’ Lounge a safe space, where you can learn how to mitigate any slip-up. My first post as the SL’s new editor is about […]

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5 Oct

Journalism teachers are failing their students

<p><span style="font-style: italic;"><img align="left" alt="Wayne MacPhail" border="0" hspace="5" src="http://www.journalismproject.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/images/content_images/Wayne_MacPhail.jpg" style="width: 131px; height: 106px;" title="Wayne MacPhail" />The students </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Wayne MacPhail </span><span style="font-style: italic;">sees know practically nothing about the online world or emerging media; their journalistic training reaches only a tentative few feet beyond the same traditional media it always has.

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4 Oct

Job ad tries to be hip, fails

Think new media is selling real journalism down the river? Then prepare to feel vindicated for — at least the length of time it takes to read this article. Houston […]

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1 Oct

Guide for Western journalists covering Islam

Do you know what Jihad means? The difference between “Muslim” and “Arab”? Michigan State University’s School of Journalism has published a manual of best practices for journalists reporting on Islam. […]

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1 Oct

Algonquin College launches Canada’s first community-funded news site

Algonquin College has launched Gojournalism.ca, a community-funded journalism site. The site, which is modelled after California’s successful Spot.us, is the product of an open-source research project funded by Algonquin. A […]

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1 Oct

Hunter S. Thompson’s application to Vancouver Sun

In a letter dated Oct. 1, 1958, Hunter S. Thompson applies for a job at the Vancouver Sun in typical gonzo fashion. He starts off by offering his services: “Since […]

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24 Sep

Canadian Press editor Scott White wins Ryerson alumni award

Scott White, editor-in-chief of the Canadian Press and Ryerson j-school grad (’79) has been named a recipient of the university’s alumni achievement award. Ryerson’s bio of White: “Scott White dedicated […]

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