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For many voters and journalists, the 2020 US election will be the most important election in their lifetimes, making accurate reporting as vital as ever.
To help you better serve your readers, a group of writers rounded up these nine tips for journalists to avoid confusion and misinformation, published by the American Press Institute.
Their tips range from writing direct headlines and avoiding jargon to clearly labelling false information to avoid content being shared without context.
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