Five Questions

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  • Does my lead deliver the most newsworthy fact?
  • Have I attributed every claim that isn't common knowledge?
  • Is every name, number, and quote verified?
  • Have I given a fair hearing to every relevant side?
  • Is there anything in this story I'm not sure about?

  • I don't know where this comes from. But it is good advice

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