Describe the important functions and principles of news editing.

 The principles of Good News Editing:

. Accuracy

. Attribution

. Balance and Fairness

. Brevity

. Clarity

. Readability

. Human interest and

. Sharp observation

. Accuracy:

The sub-editor should be obsessed with accuracy because one mistake can destroy the la reputation of a newspaper or magazine, and it takes just a fraction of a second to make one. Checking and cross-checking names, figures and verifying facts are of utmost importance.

Attribution: Always attribute the news to the source so that readers can judge its credibility. 

“A higly placed Defense Personnel, Finance Ministry Sources”. Etc. are attributions that help readers to arrive at their own conclusions, while steering clear of the suspicion that the reporter is giving his own version of the story.

Balance and Fairness: Balance and fairness form the foundation of good editing. Balance is giving both sides of the picture, while fairness is not taking sides.

It also means not providing support to political parties, institutions, communities or individuals, etc., through the columns of the newspaper.

It is the attribute of a professional reporter and the duty of a sub-editor to implement it.

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