Our move to St. John’s
Posted May 22, 2015 by frankcarrollCategories: Journalism Program
Tags: College of the North Atlantic, journalism, journalism program, St. John's, Stephenville
Anonymous sources versus Doug Ford
Posted June 4, 2013 by frankcarrollCategories: Ethics, Media practices
Tags: anonymous sources, Doug Ford, ethics, Gawker, Globe and Mail, mayor, Rob Ford, Toronto, Toronto Star
The Globe and Mail should publish a more thorough explanation of its decision to publish a story, based solely on anonymous sources, accusing Toronto City Coun. Doug Ford of selling hashish in the 1980s. In particular, it should provide more information about all the sources and explain as fully as possible their motives for speaking. The Globe should also provide a more robust defence of its decision to quote anonymous sources who were merely casual users of hash.
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Brazilian student: CNA journalism is an amazing program
Posted April 23, 2013 by frankcarrollCategories: Journalism Program
Tags: Brazil, Canada, College of the North Atlantic, India, international, journalism, journalism program, journalism studies, Mexico, Newfoundland, Russia, study journalism, study journalism in Canada, Ukraine