Commitment to Accuracy

a) NewsPrism is committed to doing its best to publish accurate information across all of its content. We take many steps to ensure accuracy: We investigate claims with skepticism; question assumptions; and challenge conventional wisdom.

b) We are committed to achieving due accuracy in all our output. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation and the trust of audiences. The term ‘due’ means that the accuracy must be adequate and appropriate to the output, taking account of the subject and nature of the content and explicitly mention/underline any constraint that may influence that expectation.

c) This means all our output, as appropriate to its content and nature, must be well-sourced, based on available evidence, and corroborated. We strive to be honest and open about what we don’t know and avoid unfounded speculation.

d) Our journalists never plagiarize deliberately or distort facts or context, including visual information knowingly.

e) We seek independent verification from sources to confirm claims, information, allegation, especially those made by public officials or anyone with an agenda beyond merely reporting the truth. Claims, allegations, material facts and other content that cannot be corroborated is normally be attributed.

d) NewsPrism stands by the information it publishes and deems it to be accurate. If proven otherwise, we change the news item/information as quickly as possible. We do not knowingly and materially mislead our audiences. We do not distort facts, or present invented material as facts, that can undermine our audiences’ trust in our content. We acknowledge serious factual errors and correct them quickly, clearly and appropriately.

e) We provide a fair opportunity for the public to report any inaccuracies or errors in our reportage via ‘Suggest A Correction’ section that appears at the end of every web-story that is published.

f) Our journalists’ primary responsibility is reporting, writing, and fact-checking stories. Stories are subject to review by one or more editors. NewsPrism has a multi-level fact-checking structure for stories that require due diligence. The seniority of editors who review a story prior to publication varies on a range of factors, including complexity, sensitivity, and the pressure of time.

Our Correction Policies

While NewsPrism.net continually strives for excellence and accuracy, we recognize the fact that we will occasionally make errors. When these errors are made, NewsPrism.net will take responsibility for correcting the error and will maintain a high level of transparency to be sure all parties are confident that the incorrect information does not spread.

The following are the steps each party needs to take to achieve the goals of accuracy, transparency and excellence:

READERS:

If a reader spots an error, he or she should contact the editor-in-chief immediately by email, phone, mail or in person.

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Correction Needed

A correction is not officially submitted until the reader contacts the editor-in-chief directly. Corrections submitted to other NewsPrism.net staff members may not be addressed in a timely manner or at all.

If sent by email or mail, corrections should include the correction, the issue date or number, where the correction was seen (in print, online, etc.) the reader’s name and a phone number or email address they can be contacted at. Readers should also include the correct information and a source for where they found that information, if applicable.

The reader can expect a response from the editor-in-chief and may be contacted further if a clarification is noted or the editor needs more information. Please note that a correction submission is a guarantee that the error will be investigated but not a guarantee that a correction will be issued.

NewsPrism.net:

Once the editor-in-chief is made aware of an error, he or she will investigate the error using the information provided by the reader, meeting minutes, reporter’s recordings and any other sources of information available to him or her.

If an error is found, the editor-in-chief will issue a correction in all forms that the information was incorrectly disseminated:

NewsPrism.net:

The article will be corrected and an editor’s note will be added to the bottom of the article noting what was incorrect and when the article was changed.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

If the article was posted on Facebook, Twitter or any other online medium controlled by NewsPrism.net, a post will be made linking to the corrected article, noting the correction.

Once the correction is made, the editor-in-chief will contact the reader who submitted the correction and inform them of the steps that were taken to correct the error.

Correction Policy

At NewsPrism, we prioritize accuracy and transparency in our reporting. In the event that incorrect information is published on our website, we are committed to promptly correcting the error and informing our readers. This Corrections Policy outlines our procedures for rectifying mistakes and ensuring the integrity of our content.

Premise: NewsPrism is dedicated to delivering accurate and comprehensive news reports based on the available information at the time of publication. We acknowledge our responsibility to correct any errors that may arise and promptly inform our audience of the corrections made.

Updating a Report:

• We make it a practice to clearly indicate when a story has been updated, whether for corrections, clarifications, or additional information.
• For significant corrections, we prominently display a correction notice at the top of the article, clearly stating the updated information.
• We encourage our community members to suggest corrections via email or through the designated section on our website.

Corrections:

• Substantive corrections to articles, photo captions, headlines, graphics, videos, or other materials are promptly published with an explanation for the change.

Clarification:

• When factual accuracy is maintained but clarity or detail is lacking in the language used, we provide clarification within the story to address any ambiguities.
• Clarifications may also be added to acknowledge the inclusion of new information or perspectives.

Editor’s Notes:

• Corrections that raise significant ethical concerns or question the substance of an article may necessitate an editor’s note, providing further context or explanation.
• Editor’s notes are approved by senior editors and are added to the story to address the underlying issues.

Other Corrections Policies:

• Errors identified by readers in comments are acknowledged and corrected by our community engagement team.
• Incorrect information shared on social media platforms is promptly corrected or retracted as necessary.
• We do not attribute blame to individual reporters or editors for errors.

Reporting Inaccuracies:

• Readers are encouraged to report inaccuracies via the ‘Suggest A Correction’ section at the end of each web story or by emailing our editorial team directly.
• We take reader feedback seriously and investigate reported inaccuracies promptly.

Take-down Requests:

• As an editorial policy, we do not entertain take-down requests. Instead, we investigate claims of inaccuracy and publish corrections if necessary.
• Fairness considerations may prompt updates or follow-ups on previous coverage, but removal of published articles is not standard practice.

Content Modification:

• We utilize AI tools for content modification and correction, ensuring swift and accurate updates to our content.
• Corrections or requests for content modification can be submitted via email, and we will promptly make the necessary changes.

At NewsPrism, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accountability, and our Corrections Policy reflects our dedication to accuracy and transparency in our reporting.

If you need any action taken, please provide the correction details. We will change our content and images. Please email the story link to [email protected]

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