fact checking
making sure the facts are correct before publishing
editor
someone who reviews and makes decisions about what gets published in a newspaper or magazine
headline
the title or heading of a news article that summarizes its main point
reporter
a person who gathers information and writes news stories
interview
a conversation where a reporter asks questions to gather information from someone involved in a news story
article
a written piece of journalism reporting on a specific topic or event
byline
the name of the author of a news article usually located at the beginning or end of an article
investigation
the process of researching and gathering information to uncover new facts or details about a particular topic
news
information about current events
quote
the exact words spoken by someone and reported in an article
source
a person, place, or document from which information is obtained for a news story
lead
the opening paragraph or sentences of a news article that provides the most important information
journalism
the practice of gathering, writing, and presenting news stories to inform people about the events and issues
editorial
an article expressing the opinion of the editor or a newspaper's/magazine's board
verify
to confirm the accuracy or truth of something by conducting research