how we worked with wikileaks
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How we worked with WikiLeaks. Musikilu mojeed NEXT Newspaper, Nigeria. Obtaining the Cables. Early February Exclusive access to Nigeria-related cables Source indirectly linked to WikiLeaks Warned on protection of informants Strict instruction to conceal identity . Our Guidelines. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MUSIKILU MOJEEDNEXT NEWSPAPER, NIGERIA
How we worked with WikiLeaks
Obtaining the Cables
Early February
Exclusive access to Nigeria-related cables
Source indirectly linked to WikiLeaks
Warned on protection of informants
Strict instruction to conceal identity
Our GuidelinesRespect agreement
with source to protect informants
Not as gospel truth
Cables for thorough editing and clearance process
No endangering of life, property or stability
Cross-check & verify info
Cautious & skeptical
Research & interviews
Context for all cables
Guard cables against leakage
ExecutionPrioritize Stories
Multiplatform in coverage
Publish raw cables with stories
Involve radio/television partners
Creative, digital involvement
Extra research
Dedicated Quality control staff
Our blunder
President voted four times!
Lessons Leaked docs can be questionable,
misleading
Claims in some cables were inaccurate
Every info shouldn’t be believed
Should be raw materials for stories, not complete stories in themselves
What to doBe skeptical
Authenticate docs
Check & verify claims
Hear all sides & provide context
Develop numerate skills to analyze huge materials
Be literate in research
Thanks!
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