News coverage: who has final say on what's printed?
Don’t expect the opportunity to approve the text of your interview with a reporter before it’s printed or broadcast. Journalists are not obligated to share their stories with you or even read back your quotes, although they may ask you to repeat specific points to ensure they have taken down the correct information.
What do you do if a mistake is made in a news story?
Don’t expect a retraction for a minor inaccuracy that doesn’t change the integrity of the overall story. But if there’s a serious mistake, immediately contact the reporter to report the error and discuss a retraction or correction.
If you feel you were discredited or seriously misquoted, you have the option of writing a letter to the editor. Send a concise correction, and include facts to back it up. Don’t attack the reporter or the newspaper in your letter; it’s not necessary and will distract readers from your information.
