Ambiguity corner – latest
For the second time this week, Reach plc’s Wales Online title graces this blog with its presence due to its journalists’ failure to understand the word ambiguity, let alone recognise what it means and how avoiding it is crucial for members of the fourth estate.
Today sees a classic ambiguous headline for this story.
Amongst other things, the Guardian and Observer style guide states that ambiguity is a common problem in headlines”.