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The Importance of Fact Checking in Journalism
02:24 - 09:02 (06:38)
Fact checking is crucial in journalism to ensure accuracy, and involves verifying sources, quotes, and facts presented in an article. Most writers are careful and grateful for fact checking, but there may be instances where details need to be modified or omitted.
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Fact-checkers play a crucial role in ensuring that the information presented in a piece of journalism is accurate and backed up by reliable sources.
02:24 - 06:29 (04:05)
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Fact-checkers play a crucial role in ensuring that the information presented in a piece of journalism is accurate and backed up by reliable sources. Editors only hand the text to fact-checkers once the piece has been selected for publication.
ChapterThe Importance of Fact Checking in Journalism
EpisodeEpisode 7: The Pedophile
PodcastKILLED
Fact-checking for magazines and newspapers can be both hostile and frustrating, with some authors not appreciating the scrutiny and detail that goes into meticulously checking their stories.
06:30 - 07:31 (01:01)
Summary
Fact-checking for magazines and newspapers can be both hostile and frustrating, with some authors not appreciating the scrutiny and detail that goes into meticulously checking their stories.
ChapterThe Importance of Fact Checking in Journalism
EpisodeEpisode 7: The Pedophile
PodcastKILLED
An article about the tension between publishing quickly and publishing correctly and how fact-checkers are at the highest risk whenever there are errors.
07:32 - 09:02 (01:30)
Summary
An article about the tension between publishing quickly and publishing correctly and how fact-checkers are at the highest risk whenever there are errors.