Project Description:

The Montreal Media Co-op is looking for a student, preferably in Journalism or Communications, to undertake a research and writing project for the upcoming semester. The student would be expected to work with members of the MMC is researching one or several topics through various means, including Access to Information Requests, archival research and interviews. While familiarity with journalistic research methods is a plus, training will be provided to the student as well.

The research will revolve around a clear topic with the goal of publishing at least one in-depth investigative piece. The topic will be defined based on the needs identified by the MMC and take into account the student's research interests. Possible topics include: Housing and homelessness Poverty rates/anti-poverty programs Environmental initiatives on Montreal island Police brutality/killings and accountability Women, queer and trans- issues in Montreal Race and racism in Montreal.

Project description:  This research would survey medical laboratories, medical school universities, and other scientific researchers in Canada in order to identify those which do not use animals for their research -- if any. After these laboratories are identified, the rationale for their cruelty-free policy will be assessed, and the alternative methods employed outlined. This information will be distributed, as leaflets or pamphlets, at information tables to inform the public of alternatives to animal experimentation, as well as posted online at http://www.aequoanimo.com.

Description of final product:  A one-page or more recto verso leaflet.

Skills required:  Most crucial is a motivation to research laboratories thoroughly; an aptitude for interview is also key.

About the organization:  Aequo Animo is a non-profit organization whose objective is to promote vegetarianism, the protection of animals, and the protection of the environment.