At Newsquake (https://newsquake.org), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in our reporting. We recognize that despite our best efforts, errors may occasionally occur. This Corrections and Retractions Policy outlines our approach to addressing errors, making corrections, and, when necessary, issuing retractions.
- Commitment to Accuracy
a. We strive to ensure that all information published on Newsquake is accurate, fair, and thoroughly fact-checked.b. Our editorial team follows rigorous verification processes before publishing any article.c. We encourage our readers to bring any potential errors to our attention.
- Types of Post-Publication Amendments
a. Corrections: Minor factual errors that do not significantly alter the meaning or interpretation of an article.b. Clarifications: Additional information added to an article to provide better context or explanation.c. Updates: New information added to an article as a story develops.d. Editor’s Notes: Statements added to articles to provide important context or explanations about the reporting or editing process.e. Retractions: Complete removal of an article due to major factual errors or ethical violations.
- Process for Corrections
a. Reporting Errors: Readers can report potential errors by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Correction Request.”b. Verification: Our editorial team will promptly investigate all reported errors.c. Implementation: If an error is confirmed, we will correct it as quickly as possible.d. Transparency: All significant corrections will be clearly noted at the bottom of the article, stating what was corrected and when.e. Original Error: The original error will not be removed from the article but will be struck through to maintain transparency.
- Guidelines for Corrections
a. Minor Errors: Typos, misspellings, or errors in dates, names, or numbers that do not affect the overall meaning of the article will be corrected without a correction note.b. Significant Errors: Factual mistakes that could mislead readers or significantly affect the interpretation of the article will be corrected with a clear correction note.c. Correction Notes: These will briefly explain what was corrected and may include an apology if warranted.
- Updates and Clarifications
a. Updates to developing stories will be clearly marked as “Update” with a timestamp.b. Clarifications will be added when we believe the original article would benefit from additional context or explanation.
- Retractions
a. Grounds for Retraction: Articles may be retracted if they contain major errors that undermine the entire piece, if they violate ethical standards, or if they include plagiarized content.b. Retraction Process:
- The article will be removed from the website.
- A retraction notice will be published in its place, explaining the reasons for the retraction.
- The original URL will remain active to host the retraction notice.
c. Transparency: We will be fully transparent about the reasons for any retraction.
- Social Media and Syndicated Content
a. If an error is found in content that has been shared on social media, we will post a correction on the same platform.b. For syndicated content, we will work with our syndication partners to ensure corrections are appropriately disseminated.
- Accountability
a. We maintain an internal log of all significant corrections and retractions.b. We regularly review this log to identify any patterns and improve our editorial processes.
- Right to Appeal
If a reader disagrees with our decision regarding a correction or retraction request, they may appeal by contacting our editorial team at [email protected].
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Corrections and Retractions Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Corrections and Retractions Policy or wish to report an error, please contact us at [email protected].By using Newsquake, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We appreciate your help in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our content.
