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WHO IS EVAN ANNETT?
"Beauty is truth, truth beauty; that is all
Ye know on earth, and all you need to know."
-John Keats, Ode to a Grecian Urn
Truth and beauty are the two foundations of journalism. It is the reporter's job to uncover truth, and to present the day's affairs in crystal-clear writing; it is the copy editor's job to correct reporters' copy and lay it out in a neat and attractive way, making the news beautiful without distorting the facts.
Over the years, I've tried to become the best journalist I can be, and Keats' insight has been my guiding principle. As a reporter, I am careful to ensure that my newspaper copy is both meticulously researched and beautifully written. As a copy editor, I work hard to produce thoroughly fact-checked copy and attractive layout. I've worked at many different newspapers, but wherever I am, I remember this: In journalism, beauty and truth are inseparable.
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EDUCATION
I chose to study at Carleton University's College of Humanities (www.carleton.ca/chum) so I could become a polished writer, a critical thinker and a well-rounded person. But I've also honed my journalism skills at many different newspapers, from the Ottawa Citizen to a corporate newspaper in Atlanta, Georgia.
My most valuable experience in journalism has been at the Charlatan, Carleton's independent student newspaper (www.charlatan.ca). The Charlatan was a very friendly and supportive newsroom, where I had the chance to be a reporter, copy editor, section editor, photographer and occasional proxy to the board of directors. I spearheaded a two-year campaign to reform the newspaper's constitution. I'm also writing a book about the newspaper's history.
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SKILLS
-excellent writing and copy-editing skills
-meticulous research and reporting skills
-recognized talent for page design (received an honorable mention for page design in the 2004 John H. Macdonald Awards for Excellence in Student Journalism)
-years of experience with Quark XPress
-familiarity with Canadian Press style
-semi-fluency in French
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CAREER
Apr. 2004 - present: Features editor, the Charlatan
March - April 2004: Co-ordinator, Charlatan Radio News (weekly news program on CKCU-FM in Ottawa)
Feb. - March 2004: Interim National editor, the Charlatan
May - Aug. 2003: Reporter-at-large, EMS News Reflections (corporate newspaper for EMS Technologies Inc.)
Apr. - Aug. 2003: Photographer, Dept. of University Communications, Carleton University
Apr. - Aug. 2003: Summer Features editor, the Charlatan
March 2003: Guest columnist, City section, the Ottawa Citizen
Apr. - Aug. 2002: Summer News editor, the Charlatan
Feb. - June 2001: Newsroom co-op student, the Hill Times
Sept. 2000 - Jan. 2001: Advertising features co-op student, the Ottawa Citizen
Sept. 2000 - May 2001: Secretary, Merivale High School Music Council (also founder and editor-in-chief of the Council's weekly newsletter, the Anthem)
June 2000 - Jan. 2001: Guest columnist, Argument & Observation section, the Ottawa Citizen
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SELECTED ARTICLES
"New Oxford a great read." The Charlatan, Sept. 9, 2004.
www.charlatan.ca/articles/2004/09/09/stories/77092.html
"What is a university like?" The Charlatan, Feb. 5, 2004.
www.charlatan.ca/articles/2004/02/05/stories/82960.html
"Silencing the debate: Part one." The Charlatan, Oct. 24, 2002.
www.charlatan.ca/articles/2002/10/24/stories/39924.html
"Silencing the debate: Part two." The Charlatan, Oct. 24, 2002.
www.charlatan.ca/articles/2002/10/24/stories/15448.html
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