11-How journalists verify information in their stories

Reporters and editors rely on original documents, recordings and multiple interviews

By: Kelly Burch

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,094

Last Updated: 18 hours, 2 minutes ago

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There’s an old saying in journalism: “If your mother says she loves you, check it out.”

The adage underscores a fundamental aspect of responsible news reporting and editing: the need to verify and fact-check all information, and bring a healthy dose of skepticism even to things that seem as obvious as a mother’s love.

“Our editor is the most suspicious person ever, which is a great skill to have as an editor,” said Katelyn …

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