In this blog I would like to discuss the importance of facts. When writing a story it's very easy to write a story wrong where as it becomes false or misleading. Always when getting a story make sure that ALL of your facts are correct and accurate because a story can change in a matter of seconds. Some news station are in so much of a competition that they forget that it's best to be last with the right story then to be first with the wrong story.
For example let's say there is breaking news of a shooting. According to police a young man went on an outrage and starts to shoot inside of the house shooting a woman who is currently not responding. One news station so anxious to get the story out pronounced that she was dead, were later on she was pronounced alive but in critical condition. The other news station that patiently waited now gives out the right news were the other station has to do another story to correct their mistake.
I have learned at the news station that it's not always good to be first! When you give out false information you lose your creditability, which makes you lose watchers because you are considered not dependable. When writing any story look over it. If needed, ask more questions and get more sources to back up your story. It’s always best to have accurate facts then random guesses or opinions.
For example let's say there is breaking news of a shooting. According to police a young man went on an outrage and starts to shoot inside of the house shooting a woman who is currently not responding. One news station so anxious to get the story out pronounced that she was dead, were later on she was pronounced alive but in critical condition. The other news station that patiently waited now gives out the right news were the other station has to do another story to correct their mistake.
I have learned at the news station that it's not always good to be first! When you give out false information you lose your creditability, which makes you lose watchers because you are considered not dependable. When writing any story look over it. If needed, ask more questions and get more sources to back up your story. It’s always best to have accurate facts then random guesses or opinions.