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1. Oops! Beware a little-known threat to credibility: stupidity.

Author

Hart, Jack

Subjects
*JOURNALISM writing, *CREATIVE writing, *NEWSPAPER publishing
Abstract

Cites examples of news-writing that show a lack common sense on the part of the writer. Characteristics of good writing; Impact of writing errors on a newspaper's credibility; Faulty statements.

Published
1998

2. The ethics of narrative and how to safeguard them.

Author

Hart, Jack

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER publishing, *JOURNALISM
Abstract

Focuses on the transition from hard news to narrative. Temptation to alter facts to fit the story; Protection of the credibility of non-news reporting; Ethical differences between narrative nonfiction and traditional news.

Published
1998

3. Why worry about words?

Author

Hart, Jack

Subjects
*READABILITY (Literary style), *JOURNALISM, *NEWSPAPER publishing
Abstract

Asserts the importance of readability in journalism and newspaper publishing. Results of standard readability tests on American newspapers; Problems with subjects such as tone; Associated Press enterprise editor, Bruce DeSilva's claim that newsrooms lack a basic writing vocabulary.

Published
1997

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