What would a journalist do?

You’ll need to:

• work out what is real and accurate

• avoid pitfalls such as fake and false information

So what would a real journalist do in this situation and what things would they have to consider? This video explores:

• the measures of success - accuracy, speed and impact

• the role of an editor and other teams in the newsroom

• the importance of someone checking your material before you publish – having a second pair of eyes

• how journalists use social media to generate and collect comments and audience interaction

• the risks of using social media to find information