Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Computers and Electronics: [header] How to avoid legal issues when writing about real people [title] Corroborate any fact. [step] If you are a reporter, you might get a tip for an explosive story. Although you may be tempted to rush into print, you should consider confirming the facts of the story with a second source before publishing.

Ending1: [substeps] Sometimes people leak false stories because they have a vendetta against the person. You should corroborate the main facts of the story with a second independent source. Ending2: [substeps] Your facts will help you convey an element of authenticity when you write your story. For example, you might establish that the person you observed was a homeless man who had perforated a utility line because he was hungry. Ending3: That second source can change the way a reporter reacts to a situation. [substeps] One of the very best ways to verify that a source is reliable is to listen to it. Ending4: [substeps] Inconsistency is the nature of journalism, so give another source a chance before giving up. This means you can't offer counsel unless you are entirely certain that the press have not agreed with you.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4