Caught in Lies

Caught in Lies

Moranda Frenette

Personally as a reader, I have experienced encounters in which I thought the work of the article had been factually incorrect or even fabricated. This is because when reading an article, there is usually multiple other articles containing similar information. Sometimes, an articles facts simply do not add up and it makes readers question the actuality of the information in the article. Also, people can't exactly trust all of the information found on the internet, it is so easy for anyone to say anything and publish it.

My reaction to the two articles are that I was surprised about how such well known and professional journalists would make up news that is not entirely true. Perhaps it is because they were attempting to make the news more interesting to the reader, either way, journalists should try to enhance the important information while still keeping each point entirely true.

I completely agree with Jack Shafer's statement, "most liars make things up for the simple reason that they don't have the talent or the ability to get the story any other way." I agree because it is very blunt and truthful, the only talent liars have is having a strong imagination and usually that is a gift, until you get caught.

In my opinion, colleges and universities don't have a huge effect on who graduates but is unable to handle the responsibilities and pressure of being a professional journalist. They simply allow them to graduate depending on their excellence in the course. Although, if a student is caught struggling with a course, they are suggested to take something else or try different methods of completing the work.

An ombudsman does have a great effect on the news, as well as keeping articles readers under control. Their responsibility is to inform readers as to why their complaints are correct, or incorrect, and why. They include the reader and give them information that may not be given in the article as to why certain things were written the way they were. An ombudsman does most definitely improve the newspaper.