We got it wrong — Journalist & Fact-checker · Pretender
Yesterday your fictional local news site said the town pool would close for a year. It's actually closing for 3 weeks. Write the correction.
Write a message · ~3 min
Your role
You're the journalist (in this game).
Your goal
A clear, honest correction readers will notice.
What you know
- The mistake came from misreading 'Phase 1: 3 weeks; full renovation: next year'.
Limits
- Don't hide or quietly delete the old version.
Success looks like
- Honest — You owned the mistake.
- Correct facts — Readers get the right information.
- Visible — People who read the error will see the fix.
Skills you used
- Responsibility — Knowing when to act and when to ask for help.
- Clear explaining — Making ideas easy to understand.
In real life
Serious news organisations publish corrections openly, often with a note at the top and a corrections page. Admitting errors is part of earning trust.
Journalist & Fact-checker
Find the facts, check them and tell the story fairly.
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