Imagine that you have been hired to write a story for a local newspaper. How does the reporter’s job differ from the copy editors? A reporter has been researching a story for a few weeks and another news source comes out with a story on a similar topic. How can the reporter use information from that story without plagiarism? What would constitute plagiarism?
How does fabrication differ from just making a mistake? What are the potential consequences of fabrication for both the reporter and the news outlet?
Why do publications use style guides? What would happen if they did not?