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Asking: What Needs More Follow-Up?

Published on January 14, 2019 by Joy Mayer | Reading Time: < 1 minute

Screenshot showing a form embedded on thegazette.com, asking readers "What questions do you have?" — The Gazette started using Google Forms to ask users if anything in their stories needed more reporting or explanation. The forms were primarily created for local stories they wanted to dig into more. This resulted in information for them to advance the story, and also, sometimes led to a new story to cover.

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Executive Director Joy Mayer (she/her) founded Trusting News in 2016 after a 20-year career in newsrooms and teaching. She lives in Sarasota, Florida, and can be reached at joy@TrustingNews.org.