The difference between skeptics and deniers
Selecting the right words for the right occasion
There are times when journalists select the boldest words possible, because it's the best way to convey the meaning and purpose of the story. Conversely, there are times when journalists reach for softer words.
Bold words evoke a clear image or definition. Softer words elicit a range of meanings or possibilities.
Journalists make these choices throughout the creative process of crafting a story. The words chosen for a first draft are often improved upon as writers and editors refine the work, steering it toward the meaning they want the reader or the listener to take away.
Today we address the question of how to describe the people who refuse to accept
