Why Do Reporters Write Stories from Press Releases Even Though

question 103

Multiple Choice

Why do reporters write stories from press releases even though they know that press releases are biased?

• A)The reporters select stories that conform to their biases.
• B)The reporters select stories that conform to the biases of their editors and publishers.
• C)Press releases allow a newspaper to present more stories with fewer employees.
• D)Press releases often come with monetary incentives for their publication.

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