Tag: journalism ethics
Leona Whitcombe
How to Source and Verify Information When Writing About Wikipedia
Learn how to properly source and verify information when writing about Wikipedia. Avoid common pitfalls like citing it directly, ignoring edit histories, and missing conflicts of interest.
Leona Whitcombe
Legal and Ethical Risks of Copying Wikipedia Text in News Articles
Copying Wikipedia text into news articles may seem harmless, but it carries real legal and ethical risks. Journalists who do this risk copyright violations, loss of credibility, and even lawsuits. Here's how to use Wikipedia safely-and why you shouldn't treat it as a source.
Leona Whitcombe
How Wikipedia News Coverage Shapes Editorial Decisions in Journalism
Wikipedia’s real-time edits influence how journalists verify and prioritize stories. While not a source, it acts as a barometer for public understanding-and shapes editorial decisions in subtle but powerful ways.
