A correction in a newspaper is usually the posting of the notice of a typographical error or mistake that appeared in a past issue of a newspaper. Usually, a correction notice appears in its own column. Newspapers usually have specific policies for readers to report factual errors. Usually, it involves the reader contacting an editor (either by phone or in-person visit) , pointing out the mistake and providing the correct information. Sometimes, an editor or affected reporter will be asked to refer to a note or press release to determine how the mistake was made.   A correction differs from a clarification, which clears up a statement that – while factually correct – may result in a misunderstanding or an unfair assumption. Most corrections are the result of reporting errors or typographical mistakes, although sometimes the newspaper was provided incorrect information. One  study suggested "that fewer than 2 percent of factually flawed articles" in daily newspapers are actually followed by a correction.Shafer, Jack. Reign of error. The average newspaper corrects very few of its factual errors, says professor. Slate, 15 August 2007.
A correction in a newspaper usually consists of posting a public notice about a typographical error or factual mistake in a previously published article. Newspapers usually have specific policies for readers to report factual errors. Generally, this involves the reader contacting an editor , pointing out the mistake and providing the correct information. Sometimes, an editor or affected reporter will be asked to refer to a note or press release to determine how the mistake was made. In print newspapers, a correction notice will often appear in its own column in a subsequent issue. In online news media, a "trashline" or "advisory line" may be added to the top of a corrected article. According to the Reuters Handbook of Journalism, "the trashline should say exactly why a story is being withdrawn, corrected, refiled or repeated. All trashlines on refiles and corrections must include the word 'corrects' or 'correcting'." A correction differs from a clarification, which clears up a statement that – while factually correct – may result in a misunderstanding or an unfair assumption. Corrections can be the result of reporting errors or typographical mistakes, or may happen because the newspaper was provided incorrect information. One 2007 study suggested "that fewer than 2 percent of factually flawed articles" in daily newspapers are actually followed by a correction.Shafer, Jack. Reign of error. The average newspaper corrects very few of its factual errors, says professor. Slate, 15 August 2007.
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In online news media, a "trashline" or "advisory line" may be added to the top of a corrected article. According to the Reuters Handbook of Journalism, "the trashline should say exactly why a story is being withdrawn, corrected, refiled or repeated. All trashlines on refiles and corrections must include the word 'corrects' or 'correcting'."
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