It is a fact that Journalistic Licence has done more to damage History in whatever country than most documents. Lack of knowledge of the subject is the main culprit. Followed by bad research, that is not following leads back to source, and making as sure as possible what you are about to print is 98% safe.
If not DON'T!
In my own small area I often hear mis-information spouted and over the years have come to recognise which publication the spouters have been reading. In the main it can be reduced to three volumes. Each taking mis-information from the other and because few bother to do deep research it carries on like a bad cold getting worse and worse.
If you are a Journalist, a Researcher, or just someone doing someone else a good turn I beseach you all to remember those who eventually will be reading your work.
If not DON'T!
In my own small area I often hear mis-information spouted and over the years have come to recognise which publication the spouters have been reading. In the main it can be reduced to three volumes. Each taking mis-information from the other and because few bother to do deep research it carries on like a bad cold getting worse and worse.
If you are a Journalist, a Researcher, or just someone doing someone else a good turn I beseach you all to remember those who eventually will be reading your work.
Ignore the Jounalist's Proverb at your peril
"Don't forget the last phone call."
"Don't forget the last phone call."
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