Computer-Assisted Reporting: A Canadian Primer is a nuts-and-bolts guide for students in journalism programs at both the university and college level, as well as practicing reporters in print and broadcasting. Each chapter will cover a range of software skills that are presented using the same kind of data journalists use by combining the best elements of traditional information gathering with modern computerized techniques.

1. Introduction to Computer-Assisted Reporting; 2. Internet Research Strategies; 3. Introduction to Spreadsheets; 4. Taking Spreadsheets to the Next Level; 5. Making the Move to Database Reporting; 6. Advanced Database Techniques; 7. Mapping Your Way to the Story; 8. Finding and Getting Data; 9. Organizing and Writing the CAR Story; 10. Advanced Techniques; References; Index

Fred Vallance-Jones, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, University of King's College, David McKie, Instructor, School of Journalism, Carleton University