HarperCollins Mock Interview

Practice 30 HarperCollins interview questions covering editorial judgment, literary insight, and publishing expertise.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS
QUESTION 19 OF 30

How do you go about fact checking, and researching sources?

In publishing, no matter which genre or medium you're involved in, it's essential that you check for facts before hitting that proverbial publish button. Now, more than ever, a company can receive significant backlash from posting or publishing anything misleading or untrue. Discuss the steps that you take to verify facts and sources for all content.

"At this point in my publishing career it's much easier for me to weed out an unreliable source versus a reputable one. When I first began my career; however, I trusted that many sources were credible, not accounting for the fact that there is so much fake news out there. Now, I triple check against our library of content, and online. Before any piece of content goes out, I will send it to our professional editor for a final once-over."

Rachelle Enns
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