07-12-2015, 09:00 PM
Fortunately, in most instances when I've had to deal with the media about a scientific news story, they have made the changes I asked for (because it was factual information). Even after publication. It's not right to change a journalist's opinion, though, so know where to draw the line.
I can imagine that when it comes to reporting incidents involving the police and the law, it's a whole different story. I don't think I'd fancy that, but then you just get on with the job. The odd time the media refused to correct an article that involved my work that's how I approached it. Annoying and frustrating, but not world-changing. Still, those few events changed my opinion about journalists forever.
I can imagine that when it comes to reporting incidents involving the police and the law, it's a whole different story. I don't think I'd fancy that, but then you just get on with the job. The odd time the media refused to correct an article that involved my work that's how I approached it. Annoying and frustrating, but not world-changing. Still, those few events changed my opinion about journalists forever.