When a Source, Especially an Everyday Person and Not a Politician

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a source, especially an everyday person and not a politician or other public figure, speaks in negative stereotypes about a group of people, a reporter should:

• A) publish the statement as quickly as possible
• B) lecture the source on using more politically correct speech
• C) evaluate whether you think the stereotype is negative enough, then publish
• D) ask the source probing questions to clarify meaning and context
• E) none of the above

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