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Discussion: whether to include quote from The Middletown Press
This is the quote and source in question:
- The Middletown Press reported,
Franklin Academy is the first accredited college preparatory boarding school in the country that has developed a program specifically tailored to nonverbal learning disabilities or those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's Syndrome.[1]
- ^ "Melissa Ziobron advocates for autism awareness at State Capitol". The Middletown Press. 2014-04-04. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
The quoted text appears NOT to have been a quote from anyone affiliated with the school. Although Headmaster Fred Weissbach is mentioned in the image caption and once in the beginning of the article as joining Rep. Ziobron, he is not quoted nor further mentioned in the source. Rep. Ziobron appears to have been the only person interviewed, but the excerpt I quoted does not appear to be her words. In fact, in appears without attribution, in the voice of the anonymous reporter or reporters. The Middletown Press is a reliable source, and I assume good faith that fact-checking is standard procedure. I'm open to learning about any source where Weissbach made or published any comment matching the quote from the newspaper. Pinging 174.212.228.83, Zekerocks11, and Ad Orientem for discussion. — Grand'mere Eugene (talk) 20:48, 30 November 2022 (UTC)
I would agree: the quote is plainly from The Middletown Press and not Weissbach, Ziobron, or anyone else. ~Bluecrystal004 (talk · contribs) 21:29, 30 November 2022 (UTC)
- My opinion on the matter doesn't really change. I believe that this quote is acceptable and valid to include in the article. Anyone that disagrees with the above opinions are free to dispute that claim Best, Zeke (talk) 17:50, 1 December 2022 (UTC)
As long as direct newspaper quotes are being discussed, the following from the Courant reads as promotional copy:
- The camp, on 75 rolling acres near the Connecticut River, offers outdoor activities such as horseback riding at a nearby stable, swimming and boating, and classes on topics such as myths and legends, cooking and good vs. evil. It also offers classes that more directly address issues that the campers face. A class called "self-exploration" gives students the chance to practice "the skills of motor coordination, executive functioning, and social dynamics."
- '75 rolling acres' is always a red flag. 2601:19E:4180:6D50:0:0:0:8D29 (talk) 21:24, 1 December 2022 (UTC)]
Without opposition for 2 weeks, I've re-added the quotation. — Grand'mere Eugene (talk) 18:07, 13 December 2022 (UTC)