Today, the phrase “off the record” has become ubiquitous and, as a result, its true meaning has become slightly muddled. In journalism, the practice has specific purposes (that go beyond just not quoting someone) and follows a set of conventions that all parties must agree to. While it’s not common for a faculty member or college administrator to require a true off-the-record conversation with a journalist, it is helpful for anyone who engages with the media to understand what it is, how it works and when to use it. I wrote about all of this recently for Inside Higher Ed’s Call to Action blog.
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What to Know Before Going Off the Record
