How News Gets Made
Ten questions on the practice of journalism, each describing standard method rather than judging outlets.
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Understanding how news is assembled makes it far easier to assess. This quiz covers the reporting questions, the structure of a story, the separation of news from opinion, and the verification that should precede publication. It also covers the legal ground journalists work on, including defamation and the protection of sources. The explanations stick to established practice and avoid commenting on the reliability of particular publications.
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