JN 311 Lecture 4: 2_7_2018 Lecture
22 Apr 2018
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But recognize they may slant information to suit their view. Or someone who is an outside expert on your story topic. But check out credentials; some experts have a hidden bias. A question to ask every source: how do you know this? . Especially if your story has more than one side. Remember the sources who steer you right (or wrong) Don"t be afraid to ask anything that you do not know. Better to look dumb today than wrong tomorrow. If your story involves a complicated topic (science or technology), consider showing it to a source before publication. Ask sources to spell their names; then spell it back to them. And make sure your notes and your story match. Do one proofread devoted exclusively to confirming accuracy. When in doubt, leave it out (or do more reporting!) Let the pressure to be first or fast get to you. Speed is crucial, but not as crucial as accuracy.
