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Writing About Corporate Bankruptcy

By Mark Glassman   May 19, 2014

Bankruptcy may not be the beat you’ve always dreamed about, but if you approach it the right way, it can yield gripping stories and put you on the map. It can allow you to speak truth to power and give victims a voice


When to Use Anonymous Sources

By Mark Glassman   April 7, 2014

Everyone’s uncomfortable with them, but they still yield valuable information that serves the public trust. Here are 6 questions to ask before granting anonymity.


When the story is: “He Said What?”

By Mark Glassman   February 28, 2014

Online opinions can be informative, perceptive, witty, and revelatory – or inflammatory, misleading and offensive. It’s the journalist’s job to decide whether they’re newsworthy.


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