I don’t at all disagree with questioning sources, but I’d rather call attention to the lack of provided sources. Going all-in on her bio reads as pretty mean-spirited as opposed to truth-seeking.
This is worth a second response. In 1999, we ran out of reporters without considering that the State of the University was that night. So, who’s picked to cover this? Worst possible choice: me.
Great. Columnist sent to cover hard news.
Excerpts include UW President Richard McCormick “stressed the need for panhandling” on A1.
Does tearing her bio apart contribute meaningfully to the discussion her article is facilitating?
It’s relevant to her expertise in the area. It also calls into question the overall state of the outlet that this is considered an acceptable bio.
Questioning sources is just as important as discussing the contents.
I don’t at all disagree with questioning sources, but I’d rather call attention to the lack of provided sources. Going all-in on her bio reads as pretty mean-spirited as opposed to truth-seeking.
This is worth a second response. In 1999, we ran out of reporters without considering that the State of the University was that night. So, who’s picked to cover this? Worst possible choice: me.
Great. Columnist sent to cover hard news.
Excerpts include UW President Richard McCormick “stressed the need for panhandling” on A1.
Someone sends me to cover a field I’m not familiar with? That’s malpractice.
I’m inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt as allegedly they’re fully student-run but I defer to your experience in journalism.
It’s certainly a crucial part of the path. But that’s at GA. By the time you’re doing specialist reporting?
Not really, but it does highlight it’s written for views.
The article had no citations or links to sources. It only links to other articles in the site.
Lack of sources definitely is a valid criticism. Just feels like maybe that should be the criticism instead of a bio critique, but hey-ho.