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Retired Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Bill Lyon wrote — in the July 29 edition — “Penn St. story a cautionary tale for us all” about his association with Penn State and Joe Patero. The entire column is worth the read http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/20120729_Bill_Lyon__Penn_St__story_a_cautionary_tale_for_us_all.html?c=r.
However, for my Basic Public Relations writing students, here is one paragraph of SOUND advice. It goes for every journalism major, as well:
The lesson is to be wary and judicious when erecting pedestals. Reporting 101: Gather the facts, check them, double-check them, have a checker check your checker. Logic 101: If a thing, or a person, is too good to be true, chances are it probably is.
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