He suggests that reporters should make use of recorders during interviews rather than take rushed notes for accuracy - in fact, many reporters do use recorders and even when they don't, they usually do take correct notes.

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One or two reporters have picked up on the dangers such structured notes linked to Apple pose for investors.

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And, in this criminal trial, three of the reporters are clearly part of the story and therefore their notes and their records become very relevant.

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Reporters began to write byline stories rather than submit files, or notes, to deadline writers.

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