On 10/30/07, Janani Gopalakrishnan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There is a foolproof method followed by many of us these days -- it's called > "playback for fact-check" -- we send the final copy for approval to the > interviewee to avoid any discrepancies due to misinterpretation.
i wouldn't say its foolproof as at times the article MAY even after approval by the interviewee goes back to the uber editor and last minute ``unfortunate space saving cuts" end up being made :-) At times important content may end up get mangled or skipped in the process. >And, all > interviewees/featured can demand that the journalist show them the EDITED > draft of the article before it goes to print. Just that the interviewee > needs to be prompt in responding with any corrections needed, so that the > editorial process doesn't get delayed. But that avoids most problems. Agreed. > However, it is possible mainly in the case of magazines/websites/weekly > publications/supplements -- I am not sure if it works for dailies. i cannot comment on that as i do not have the required experience in the media :-) Perhaps someone who actually does could shed some light on this. Regards, - vihan -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
