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journalism and the need to preserve freedom of expression. My
background has taught me to make my story ethical and to me
that is the most effective reporting in journalism. When a
breaking story comes in, your focus isn’t being fast, but giving
accurate, quality information to the public. You always have to
get the full story! You just have to believe in it.
Part 2: Planning and Drafting
Q) What kind of planning do you do? How much time does it
take? How important is it? Could you reduce or omit planning
of your documents with little negative effect?
A) Most of the time I have to figure out a lot of different parts
of the story. For example, I have to figure out the front page
story and press releases. A lot of the time I have to go out
there and start talking to people and find out what kind of
materials are out there, it just all depends on what’s
happening and when it is happening. Sometimes, something
big comes in, and then I might have to reduce or omit
information. You have to plan it all out, and keep a balance of
information. It all depends on what’s happening and when.