Now on J-Source: Why we need to look more critically at Canadian coverage of international news; How to make your journalism portfolio stand out

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2014 /CNW/ -

Why we need to look more critically at Canadian coverage of international news

J-Source has launched a new International Reporting Bureau led by Humber College professor Carey French, who outlines the challenges facing Canadian media outlets as they struggle to cover international news against a backdrop of dwindling resources.

Education Matters: How to keep your students motivated when the industry is facing a crisis

Are there even jobs for j-students after graduation? Education columnist Janice Tibbetts shares her six-part approach for motivating students while keeping their expectations in check.

Western planning master's program with dual focus of journalism and communications

Western University is ditching its MA in journalism for a new program that will teach journalism and communications side by side. Associate Editor Tamara Baluja talks to program coordinator Mark Rayner about the changes.

Book review: Tell Everyone: Why We Share & Why It Matters

Alfred Hermida's new book, Tell Everyone: Why We Share & Why It Matters, looks at how content is shared and its role in social movements, revolutions, journalistic gaffes and corporate PR disasters, writes Tim Currie in his review.

How to make your journalism portfolio stand out

Editors and reporters weigh in on how journalism students can put together the best possible portfolio. Student Lounge Editor Brennan Reid reports.

How media unions are making strides to improve working conditions

In a speech to the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, long-time journalism educator Catherine McKercher describes the value of collective power for today's media workers.

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• Oct. 23: Newspapers Canada investigative journalism webinar
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Tamara Baluja, Associate Editor, J-Source, [email protected], 416.979.5000 ext 7433