"This handbook, written in accordance with the journalistic principles practised by the widely respected international news agency Reuters, is designed to provide advice and guidance on fact-based reporting for Iraqi journalists whenever they need it and forms part of the essential support provided by the project’s ongoing mentoring to enhance their skills. The manual was drawn from the wide experiences of Reuters’ journalists. It is not intended to be a complete guide to all journalists everywhere, recognising that conditions under which the media operate vary widely from country to country." (Preface)