Sources
Attribution Is a Trail, Not a Verdict
Follow an attributed claim back to its stated source, separate evidence from interpretation, and see what a news…
All stories
All stories
Browse explanations of sourcing, framing and newsroom choices, with each piece focused on one part of how news reaches a reader.
Framing
Headline, Standfirst or Caption: Where Does the Context Sit?
Headline, standfirst or caption: learn what each element can establish, what it leaves out and how to return to the…
Newsrooms
Before the Byline: How News Desks Took Shape
News desk history explains how editors coordinate reporting, shape stories for publication and adapt their roles to…
Media
The Screenshot That Pretends to Be the Whole Story
A news screenshot can hide its date, source or surrounding lines. Use this repeatable check to find the original and…
Context
A Reader’s Map for Following One Regional Story
A reader’s map for following a regional story helps you sort updates by date, keep links findable and spot which new…