Comments on: Speed versus accuracy in journalism: towards a new debate http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/ Mistakes Happen Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:43:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Accuracy Vs. Speed in Media Reporting | CJ222 News Reporting & Writing http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23983 Accuracy Vs. Speed in Media Reporting | CJ222 News Reporting & Writing Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:13:01 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23983 [...] is it better to have news fast, or is it better for it to be accurate? Craig Silverman, editor of RegretTheError.com said “why not wait 15 minutes or even an hour if it means getting the entire story right, rather [...] [...] is it better to have news fast, or is it better for it to be accurate? Craig Silverman, editor of RegretTheError.com said “why not wait 15 minutes or even an hour if it means getting the entire story right, rather [...]

]]> By: Ford Focus Parts http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23524 Ford Focus Parts Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:13:43 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23524 But, in some cases, editors have to make a call about whether they have all the facts, not just the right ones. But, in some cases, editors have to make a call about whether they have all the facts, not just the right ones.

]]> By: Ford Focus Parts http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23514 Ford Focus Parts Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:13:43 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23514 But, in some cases, editors have to make a call about whether they have all the facts, not just the right ones. But, in some cases, editors have to make a call about whether they have all the facts, not just the right ones.

]]> By: Kittens http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23478 Kittens Tue, 18 May 2010 10:25:13 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23478 I think that it must do something for others and I did a strike through on that "always" in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it. okay. I think that it must do something for others and I did a strike through on that “always” in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it. okay.

]]> By: professional seo services http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23446 professional seo services Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:02:29 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23446 Most important, Landman gave one of the best expressions I’ve read of the value of speed in journalism. He didn’t argue against accuracy; he simply said that the two need not always be seen as enemies. Most important, Landman gave one of the best expressions I’ve read of the value of speed in journalism. He didn’t argue against accuracy; he simply said that the two need not always be seen as enemies.

]]> By: ipod transfer to pc http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23421 ipod transfer to pc Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:28:18 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23421 Once in my secondary education I became a journalist, I am so glad to experienced it. <br>I learned many important things when doing a papers and articles such writing my on topic, getting right information and so on. <br>With the article you wrote I have gain another significant lesson that I may use in my study of writing. Your item is quietly informative that is why I enjoyed reading it. Once in my secondary education I became a journalist, I am so glad to experienced it.
I learned many important things when doing a papers and articles such writing my on topic, getting right information and so on.
With the article you wrote I have gain another significant lesson that I may use in my study of writing. Your item is quietly informative that is why I enjoyed reading it.

]]> By: The beauty of checklists | The Evolving Newsroom http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23412 The beauty of checklists | The Evolving Newsroom Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:50:34 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23412 [...] also started thinking about how checklists are or could be used in journalism. Craig Silverman of Regret the Error explores the subject here and offers a free Accuracy Checklist download here. I remember a [...] [...] also started thinking about how checklists are or could be used in journalism. Craig Silverman of Regret the Error explores the subject here and offers a free Accuracy Checklist download here. I remember a [...]

]]> By: ipod transfer to computer http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23410 ipod transfer to computer Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:33:04 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23410 I like Craig Silverman,he is an awesome journalist. I love reading his articles. Keep on posting! I like Craig Silverman,he is an awesome journalist. I love reading his articles. Keep on posting!

]]> By: CraigSilverman http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23057 CraigSilverman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:43:38 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23057 Thanks for the comment, Jeff. I did a strikethrough on that "always" in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it.<br><br>And I hadn't seen Denton's comment, which is very interesting. Thanks for the comment, Jeff. I did a strikethrough on that “always” in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it.

And I hadn't seen Denton's comment, which is very interesting.

]]> By: CraigSilverman http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23059 CraigSilverman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:33:43 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23059 Thanks for your comment. I don't think we disagree at all, and your point is valid. For your scenario, my post is suggesting that the reporter and editor should think about whether or not it's essential that the story be published without that additional information. Is speed really important for that specific story, or would it be okay to wait for the callback? It's about having that conversation and making a conscious decision. Thanks for your comment. I don't think we disagree at all, and your point is valid. For your scenario, my post is suggesting that the reporter and editor should think about whether or not it's essential that the story be published without that additional information. Is speed really important for that specific story, or would it be okay to wait for the callback? It's about having that conversation and making a conscious decision.

]]> By: J http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-23058 J Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:08:49 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-23058 It's not that I disagree, but practically speaking, it can take hours and hours to get a return call for a comment or quote. Sometimes you have to go with what you have and update with additional information later. It's particularly true in the political world, where responses can be slow in coming. With a deadline looming and still no return call or email, what does one do? Tell the boss to "hold the presses"? In real-life journalism, the ideal sometimes collides with the practical and the necessity. It's not that I disagree, but practically speaking, it can take hours and hours to get a return call for a comment or quote. Sometimes you have to go with what you have and update with additional information later. It's particularly true in the political world, where responses can be slow in coming. With a deadline looming and still no return call or email, what does one do? Tell the boss to “hold the presses”? In real-life journalism, the ideal sometimes collides with the practical and the necessity.

]]> By: CraigSilverman http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-22946 CraigSilverman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:43:38 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-22946 Thanks for the comment, Jeff. I did a strikethrough on that "always" in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it.<br><br>And I hadn't seen Denton's comment, which is very interesting. Thanks for the comment, Jeff. I did a strikethrough on that “always” in the absolute sentence. Nice catch. I can just imagine some of my favorite copy editors lashing me for that one. I'm happy you caught it.

And I hadn't seen Denton's comment, which is very interesting.

]]> By: CraigSilverman http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-22945 CraigSilverman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:43 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-22945 Thanks for your comment. I don't think we disagree at all, and your point is valid. For your scenario, my post is suggesting that the reporter and editor should think about whether or not it's essential that the story be published without that additional information. Is speed really important for that specific story, or would it be okay to wait for the callback? It's about having that conversation and making a conscious decision. Thanks for your comment. I don't think we disagree at all, and your point is valid. For your scenario, my post is suggesting that the reporter and editor should think about whether or not it's essential that the story be published without that additional information. Is speed really important for that specific story, or would it be okay to wait for the callback? It's about having that conversation and making a conscious decision.

]]> By: J http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-22944 J Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:08:49 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-22944 It's not that I disagree, but practically speaking, it can take hours and hours to get a return call for a comment or quote. Sometimes you have to go with what you have and update with additional information later. It's particularly true in the political world, where responses can be slow in coming. With a deadline looming and still no return call or email, what does one do? Tell the boss to "hold the presses"? In real-life journalism, the ideal sometimes collides with the practical and the necessity. It's not that I disagree, but practically speaking, it can take hours and hours to get a return call for a comment or quote. Sometimes you have to go with what you have and update with additional information later. It's particularly true in the political world, where responses can be slow in coming. With a deadline looming and still no return call or email, what does one do? Tell the boss to “hold the presses”? In real-life journalism, the ideal sometimes collides with the practical and the necessity.

]]> By: jeffjarvis http://www.regrettheerror.com/2009/10/23/speed-versus-accuracy-in-journalism-towards-a-new-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-22938 jeffjarvis Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:48:56 +0000 http://www.regrettheerror.com/?p=9389#comment-22938 Really good piece, Craig. (Thanks for the hat tips). <br><br>If I were a copy editor laboring over and delaying this, I'd be amusing myself over your twitterable sentence (which I did, indeed, tweet): <br><br>"Accuracy is not always an absolute." Hmm. Isn't an absolute always an absolute? Thus if it's not always an absolute it's never an absolute? Just asking.....<br><br>See also Nick Denton saying flat out that they don't fact-check before publishing: “We aim to get the truth over time. The verification model is post-publication rather than pre-publication. Our readers correct us and we apologize and we change it. We don’t have time to check it all before.”<br><br><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/media/asme-conference-wonderings-about-future-print" rel="nofollow">http://www.observer.com/2009/media/asme-confere...</a> Really good piece, Craig. (Thanks for the hat tips).

If I were a copy editor laboring over and delaying this, I'd be amusing myself over your twitterable sentence (which I did, indeed, tweet):

“Accuracy is not always an absolute.” Hmm. Isn't an absolute always an absolute? Thus if it's not always an absolute it's never an absolute? Just asking…..

See also Nick Denton saying flat out that they don't fact-check before publishing: “We aim to get the truth over time. The verification model is post-publication rather than pre-publication. Our readers correct us and we apologize and we change it. We don’t have time to check it all before.”

http://www.observer.com/2009/media/asme-confere…

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