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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
 
When To Trust A Story That Uses Unnamed Sources
When To Trust A Story That Uses Unnamed Sources
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Multiple sources add up [...] What information does the story give you about its sources? The more, the better. For example, trust “Department of Justice officials” more than “administration officials.” [...] I’m more comfortable with stories using unnamed sources, particularly about major national security or intelligence issues, that come from outlets and reporters who have a history of covering these issues, [...] “Certain reporters have well-deserved reputations for being careful and not getting it wrong,” [...] 5. Watch for vague or imprecise “denials” of these kinds of stories. That often means they are accurate.
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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/when-to-trust-a-story-that-uses-unnamed-sources/
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/when-to-trust-a-story-that-uses-unnamed-sources/?ex_cid=SigDig

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