A journalist must be sure the information in their reports is correct! If they get the details of a story wrong, nobody will trust what they say.
That's why doing research is an important part of the job!
As a Press Packer you can never check a fact too often, whether it's a name, a date or something someone has said.
Here are some tips on what to do to get your facts straight.
Visit your library
Your local library is a great place to research all kinds of stories because it's packed with facts and information. Some libraries can be like a maze so it's best if you know what you are looking for. You should find all of these things in a library close to you:
Reference section - where factual books like encyclopaedias and atlases are kept.
Community board - where you'll find out about events happening in your area.
Archive - where you can dig out old copies of your local newspaper.
If you're struggling to find what you need, ask the librarian!
Do interviews
It's helpful to speak to the people you are writing about. They know the story first-hand and will give you important detailed information.
Remember, you must only interview people you already know like teachers, friends and family members!
The internet
A good starting point is the search engine on the CBBC homepage: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc. Also, don't forget the Newsround special sections on everything from Baghdad to bullying. A lot of journalists use the internet to do research, but information can sometimes be out of date or wrong. It's also very important to stay safe. See our guide on safe surfing.
Researching your ideas
Journalists also do research to plan what stories they will cover in the future and to think of interesting ways of writing about them.
You can do this when planning your Press Pack reports.
Organise a brainstorm
Two heads are better than one so get together with a group of friends to share your story ideas. You could talk about the most interesting topics in the news, creative ways of using photographs or how to make a report more interesting to read.
Keep a news diary
Keep a news diary of the big events in your area. This will help you remember what is coming up in the future. You could also add the dates of any national festivals or celebrations which you might like to write about.
Your local library is a great place to research all kinds of stories because it's packed with facts and information. Some libraries can be like a maze so it's best if you know what you are looking for. You should find all of these things in a library close to you:
It's helpful to speak to the people you are writing about. They know the story first-hand and will give you important detailed information.
Two heads are better than one so get together with a group of friends to share your story ideas. You could talk about the most interesting topics in the news, creative ways of using photographs or how to make a report more interesting to read.
Keep a news diary of the big events in your area. This will help you remember what is coming up in the future. You could also add the dates of any national festivals or celebrations which you might like to write about.