It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Editors should not review prize-nominated stories for accuracy.
- In plain terms
- Editors do not check if prize stories are true.
- What can you take from it?
- Prize judging separates from editorial fact-checking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who ensures accuracy if editors don't review prize stories?
- Is it fair to judge stories without checking facts?
Another view
It assumes prize nominators already verified accuracy.
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