by Sydney Smith on Nov 02, 2014
No Panic in Ebola Reporting, NYT, Globe and Mail public editors say
Two newspaper public editors reviewed how their papers have covered Ebola. Sylvia Stead from the Globe and Mail called for...
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by Sydney Smith on Aug 15, 2014
Say ‘died by suicide’ not ‘committed suicide,’ Ethical reporting tips on suicide
Globe and Mail public editor Sylvia Stead recommended journalists at her newspaper abide by ethical guidelines when reporting on suicide...
by Sydney Smith on Jan 08, 2014
Globe & Mail Published 62 Corrections a Month in 2013
The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest circulation national newspaper, published an average of 62 corrections a month (744 for the year)...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 21, 2013
Reuters Photo Shows G3 Jet Plane Upside Down, Globe and Mail Forgot to tell Readers
Reuters intentionally flipped a photo of a G3 jet upside down but when the Globe and Mail published it, it...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 08, 2013
Why 2 Canadian Newspapers Blocked Comments on Mayor Rob Ford’s Crack Video Stories
Two Canadian newspapers decided against letting readers comment on its news stories about the alleged video of Toronto mayor Rob...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 19, 2013
Front-Page Photo Featuring Teen Skater’s Crotch was ‘Unfortunate,’ says Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail public editor Sylvia Stead joined "many readers" in complaining about the newspaper's March 18 front page photo...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 13, 2012
Source lies to Globe & Mail, Facebook ‘Man on the Street’ Interviews can Backfire
The Globe and Mail was tricked in an online interview, highlighting yet again the dangers of using social media for...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 20, 2012
Globe & Mail on Difference Between Correction & Clarification
Globe and Mail public editor Sylvia Stead explained to readers recently how the Canadian daily newspaper differentiates between corrections and...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 31, 2012
Globe and Mail Public Editor on Ann Coulter’s ‘Retard’ Tweet
Globe and Mail public editor Sylvia Stead explained that the Globe and Mail published the word "retard" in a report...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 18, 2012
Globe & Mail ‘Sensitive & Complete’ in Reporting on Amanda Todd’s Death, Public Editor Says
The Globe and Mail's public editor Sylvia Stead defended the Canadian newspaper's coverage of teenager Amanda Todd's death as "sensitive...