Canadian Association of Journalists

Election Post Mortem
Winter 2001

Table of contents

COVER STORIES

THE MARGIN OF ERROR
Too bad voters didn't listen to the pollsters and pundits and give the Liberals a narrower victory.
By Bruce Wark
ISSUES TAKE FRONT STAGE
It didn't start out that way, but eventually the Quebec media began reporting on issues – even if the parties were unwilling.
By Mike Gasher
TAKING STOCK
While the news outlets in that province did assume an easy Alliance victory, they did delve into some issues, while others relied too heavily on polls.
By Gillian Steward

DEPARTMENTS

First word
Once again, we are ruminating over ways to improve election coverage.
JournalismNet
Search engines allow you to find magazines and articles on the web
Computer-Assisted Reporting
A popular mayor in Hamilton lost the election, a spreadsheet helped explain why.
For the Record
Journal de Montréal crime reporter Michel Auger recalls the day he was shot in the back six times.
Writing Toolbox
Don Gibb says developing the eye to observe details is just as important as taking notes.
Reading List
We provide a partial list of books that will provide further writing tips.
Photojournalism
Scott Munn takes us into the dressing room of contestants preparing for a drag queen contest.
Bloopers
One newspaper discovers that plagiarism can have embarrassing results.
Last Word
A deaf lawyer from Vancouver won the right to have closed-captioned programs on CBC Television.

Election Post Mortem Winter 2001 Table of contents

Election Post Mortem
Winter 2001

Table of contents