Question

How can a journalist properly use information from another source? Give an example.

Answer 1

A journalist may use information from another source as long as the cite it within the text or media outlet. They can cite the source by giving credit to the original author. For example, when writing a nonfiction book you may need to look in other books for the facts you need to include in your book, therefor you would have to include the book name and author after or around the information you used.

Answer 2

Giving them credit in the writing or citing their work.