MMR 2.2 Assignment, reflection

MMR 2.2 Assignment, reflection

Accuracy Drill – Reflection

Accuracy is the core of journalistic credibility. This drill strengthens your verification habits by practicing corrections on names, numbers, titles, dates, places, and quoted material. In this second activity we now apply what we have learned to a long term strategy that may lead to success.

Part 3 – Build Your Personal Accuracy Checklist

Using Filak’s steps for fact-checking (names, numbers, places, proper nouns, verifying sources, clicking links, etc.) , list five specific checks you will use before submitting your work.

Part 4 – Reflection

How did this drill reveal your own accuracy habits? Which type of error—names, numbers, places, or quotes—is hardest for you to catch, and how will you correct that going forward?