Attribute facts to the source. Use humor when correcting a false statement. Do not repeat the error. Just give the context, such as the general question or topic, and state the correct answer. If a quote was mistakenly attributed to you, think twice before correcting it.
Nothing annoys reporters more than misuse of terminology.
A news story is an article , not an editorial. An editorial is an opinion piece that represents the official position of the newspaper, not that of a reader. So never refer to a letter to the editor as an editorial. An article that is not so much news and informative is called a feature . If you encounter ignorance, don't get angry or frustrated.