Saturday March 20, 2010

CCJ Books

The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect

Completely updated and revised
"The most important book on the relationship of journalism and democracy published in the last fifty years." – Roy Peter Clark, The Poynter Institute
We Interrupt This Newscast: How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too

Just Released
A landmark study on what people watch and why. The most exhaustive study ever of local TV news -- what helps ratings, what drives viewers away, and what editorial approaches and story-telling techniques most influence viewership.

Reporting on SARS

Committee of Concerned Journalists, April 30, 2004

As Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome continues to make headlines the web offers many helpful links for journalists reporting the SARS story:

The World Health Organization offers everything from updated numbers on reported cases to press releases on travel advisories.

The Centers for Disease Control SARS page provides a "what everyone should know" link with important information.

Health Canada offers the latest Canadian numbers on the disease and features a helpful "questions and answers" page.

The Canadian Broadcasting Company has links to recent stories from the CBC on SARS as well a list of backgrounders for visitors.

Journalist in Residence

A unique opportunity to work and learn in the United States.

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Bill Kovach Honored

Bill Kovach Kiplinger Award

Bill Kovach, founding chairman of the Committee of Concerned Journalists,will receive the National Press Foundation’s 2010 W.M. Kiplinger Award.

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