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How do I evaluate a reporter's authority?

Search the author's name to identify expertise like:

  • A reporting focus
  • Subject knowledge (e.g., author of a book)
  • First-hand knowledge of people and events
  • Relevant work experience

Tip: If the writer is a citizen journalist (a volunteer contributor not trained as a reporter), the article may have been posted without being fact-checked or edited. Evaluate the content thoroughly.

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