Contact your sources as far in advance as possible, as this will make arranging interviews with them easier. Try to have at least 2-3 primary sources for the article. Go for sources that are on opposite sides of a topic or subject so your article is well-rounded.  Your sources should be experts in the field your article is focusing on, such as a certified professional, a professor, or an academic. You can use sources that have extensive experience or background in a field that relates to your article. Sources like a witness to an event can also be useful, especially if they have first-hand experience of the topic you are covering. If possible, try to arrange in-person interviews with your sources in a comfortable, quiet setting, such as the person’s office, a coffee shop, or the person’s home. If you cannot arrange an in-person interview, you can talk to the person by phone or over web cam. Prepare interview questions beforehand and ask your sources if you can record the interview so you have their quotes on the record.  You may need to conduct more than 1 interview with your sources, especially if they are a major source for the article. You can also send follow-up questions to your sources as needed. You will need to transcribe your interviews by typing them up to ensure you quote your sources correctly. Having transcriptions will also make fact checking your article and backing up your sources much easier. You will likely need to find out information on the topic or subject that is factual and accurate. Do a search for academic reports and articles on your topic at your local library. Look for online sources that are peer reviewed on an academic database or an official government website. Make sure you cite the information properly in your article by noting the name or organization that provided the information. You should have credible sources to back up any claims or arguments made in the article. If you are leaning on statistics, data, or numerical information in the article, trace them back to a credible source to ensure they are correct. Make sure you refer to the source in your article so the reader knows you have fact checked the information. If you are writing the newspaper article for an editor, they may require you to provide a list of your sources for the article to show you have fact checked your work.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact sources for the article. Conduct interviews with your sources. Look up public information on the topic at your local library and online. Fact check any statistics or numbers before you use them in the article.


Be extremely cautious when purchasing Nike shoes on the Internet. Since you don't actually have the physical product in front of you, you can very easily be throwing money at a fake shoe. To avoid purchasing a fake:  Read website ratings and reviews before buying anything. Bad reviews is an obvious sign that the seller is not reliable or reputable. However, be careful because some sites will choose to only show “good” reviews. Do a third party search by inputting the seller in a third party search site and examining their reputation there instead of on the seller's site. Ensure you are protected from fraud. Some online websites provide their customers with a return policy, even if the seller is a third party of the site. Having security that you will get your money back will protect you losing if you do happen to purchase fake Nike shoes. A stock shoe photo is more aesthetically appealing but it's not what you should be looking for when purchasing shoes online. A photo that is obviously shot within a home ensures that the pair actually exists and its condition can be matched with the photo. You could try to contact the seller and ask them to take another photo of the shoe with an item that determines the date or authenticity of the photo. For example, ask the seller to take a photo of the shoe next to today's newspaper. True Nike shoe samples only come in men's U.S. size 9, 10, 11, women's 7 and children's 3.5. There are also no such real Nike shoes that are “custom” or “variant”.  View the seller's entire inventory. For unknown reasons, counterfeiters tend not to sell U.S. sizes 9 or 13 and above. Older Nike shoes that are out of production are almost never available in a full sizing run. For example, if you're searching for a pair of vintage Nikes and find a site that has a stock of 200, they are likely fakes. The shoe is either fake or extremely damaged.  Generally, a Nike shoe that is priced in half is most likely fake. A reasonable discount is more realistic, especially if the shoe is a limited edition or vintage. A seller might price it extremely high and offer you the chance to haggle to a ridiculously low price. Be careful, especially since you don't have the physical shoe to verify its state and existence. Check the shipping estimation. If it will take between 7 and 14 days to deliver your shoes, they are likely traveling from China (a verified source of fake Nike shoes) or from another distant country.  If you must order Nikes online, it's best to purchase them directly from the company's website or from the list of authorized [Nike retailers.] It is almost guaranteed that any shoe available before the official release date will be a counterfeit. These shoes may look like an upcoming design but are most likely modelled very closely to look like it. Early release photos allow counterfeits to be produced without originals to be compared with and many people fall into the trap of attempting to get their hands on a pair before everyone else. Once you find shoes you like, take more steps to verify their authenticity.  Double check with Nike or a trusted retailer's website to compare them with an image of the original shoe. Ask the seller to verify that the shoes are authentic. You can also ask for their supplier's contact information for further information.
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One-sentence summary -- Investigate Nike shoes sellers on the Internet. Avoid sellers that substitute stock shoe photos for pictures of actual Nike shoes. Avoid items that claim to be "custom," "variant" or "sample" Nike shoes. Avoid Nike shoes priced far below their normal value. Don't buy shoes that are available before the official release date. Verify your Nike shoes.


It may seem like a minor expense, but keeping your apartment clean is important. Regular cleaning prevents damage, wear, and tear that could cost you increased maintenance fees or your security deposit at a later date. Depending on the size of your rental unit, you can spend between $15 and $100 on cleaning per month. In many complexes, there is an additional fee for cleaning when you move out that can be several hundred dollars. Some complexes include this fee as a non-refundable deposit when you move in. Are you responsible for replacing smoke detector batteries, unclogging toilets, and dealing with other minor home repairs? If so, you need to take all of that into account. Ask your landlord how they handle regular maintenance. Make sure you specifically ask about things like air filters for the heating and cooling system, light bulbs, and the availability maintenance assistance during emergencies. This includes security deposits you paid when you moved in that may or may not be returned to you, depending on whether or not you have cleaned the apartment to your landlord’s specifications. Many apartment complexes ask that you have the carpets or other floors deep cleaned prior to moving out, and you may also need to repaint. Ask for a checkout list when you move in so there are no surprises later on. Many landlords will raise rent after a remodel, at the end of your lease, or when they add amenities. Make sure to ask your landlord about any planned additions or refurbishments that may increase the cost of your rent. In most cases, you can’t avoid an annual rent increase, but if you don’t feel anything has significantly improved, you shouldn’t shy away from negotiating for a lower amount. For instance, if your landlord requests a $100 a month increase at the end of your lease, you can say something like, “Can you offer me a lower fee for my continued loyalty since there haven’t been any major updates this year? I’d be willing to pay an extra $50 a month.”
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Estimate the cost of cleaning. Consider the cost of maintenance. Check for fees associated with moving out. Factor in rent increases.