When these elements are missing, the assigning editor should be advised. Reporters must adhere to the set length unless expressly given permission by the assigning editor, in consultation with the appropriate slot editor, to submit a longer story. Recurring problems with copy, such as spelling and grammar errors, should be reported to a writer's supervising editor, even if the problems are minor. If a story contains several such mistakes, the copy editor should give a printout of the original version to the supervising editor. There is no excuse for error caused by a copy editor who changes what originally was correct.
Photographers are responsible for providing accurate and adequate caption information.
Copy editors should check this information against that which appears in a story, however, and be sure names and other details agree. In adding to the basic information to write a complete caption, copy editors should talk to photographers to ensure the accuracy of what we are reporting. Bylines signify original reporting and writing. The reporter is to be granted the privilege of byline omission unless, in the judgment of the managing editor or the senior news executive on duty, the reporter's request is unwarranted.