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Corrections & Updates Policy

Corrections & Updates

We are committed to accuracy in all our content. When errors occur, we correct them promptly and transparently. This policy outlines our approach to corrections, updates, and maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity.

< 24h

Average Correction Time

0.3%

Error Rate (2025)

100%

Transparency Rate

48h

Response to Reports

Types of Corrections

Major Corrections

Significant factual errors that materially affect the article's accuracy or conclusions. These require prominent correction notices and may impact related content.

Examples Include:

  • • Incorrect statistical data or figures
  • • Misattributed quotes or statements
  • • Factual errors affecting conclusions
  • • Incorrect dates for significant events

Our Response:

  • • Prominent correction notice at top of article
  • • Editor's note explaining the error
  • • Social media correction announcements
  • • Review of related content for similar issues

Minor Corrections

Small errors that don't substantially affect the article's accuracy but should be fixed to maintain our standards of precision.

Examples Include:

  • • Spelling or grammatical errors
  • • Minor date or numerical discrepancies
  • • Formatting or citation style issues
  • • Name misspellings

Our Response:

  • • Silent correction without notice (for typos)
  • • Brief correction note for factual issues
  • • Update to article metadata
  • • Internal review process improvement

Updates & Clarifications

New information that enhances or clarifies existing content without indicating an error in the original reporting.

Examples Include:

  • • New developments in ongoing stories
  • • Additional context or explanation
  • • Updated research findings
  • • Clarification of complex topics

Our Response:

  • • "Updated" notation with timestamp
  • • Editor's note explaining addition
  • • Preservation of original content integrity
  • • Reader notification if substantial

Correction Process

1

Error Identification

Errors can be identified through multiple channels including reader reports, internal review, fact-checker verification, or expert feedback.

  • • Reader feedback and error reports
  • • Internal editorial review processes
  • • Fact-checker ongoing verification
  • • Expert and peer feedback
2

Verification & Investigation

All reported errors undergo thorough investigation to verify the claim, determine the scope of the error, and identify the correct information.

  • • Source verification and fact-checking
  • • Scope and impact assessment
  • • Consultation with original authors
  • • Expert review when needed
3

Correction Implementation

Confirmed errors are corrected promptly with appropriate transparency measures based on the error's significance and impact.

  • • Immediate content correction
  • • Appropriate correction notice
  • • Timestamp and editor attribution
  • • Version history preservation
4

Communication & Follow-up

Major corrections are communicated to readers through multiple channels, and we follow up to prevent similar errors in the future.

  • • Reader notification via email/social media
  • • Reporter acknowledgment when appropriate
  • • Process improvement recommendations
  • • Related content review

Transparency Standards

What We Disclose

  • Nature and details of the error
  • Date and time of correction
  • How the error was discovered
  • Corrected information with sources
  • Impact on article conclusions

Documentation Standards

  • Complete correction log maintained
  • Version history preserved
  • Internal investigation notes
  • Process improvement tracking
  • Public corrections archive

Recent Corrections (Last 30 Days)

No Major Corrections

We're pleased to report no major corrections in the last 30 days. Our rigorous fact-checking and review processes continue to maintain high accuracy standards.

Last major correction: October 15, 2025

How to Report Errors

We Value Your Feedback

If you notice an error in any of our content, please report it to us. Your vigilance helps us maintain the highest standards of accuracy.

Information to Include

  • • Article title and URL
  • • Specific error description
  • • Correct information with sources
  • • Your contact information (optional)
  • • Any relevant expertise you have

Contact Methods

  • • Email: corrections@writetruth.org
  • • Online form on each article
  • • Social media direct messages
  • • Editorial team contact form
  • • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Questions About Our Corrections Policy?

We're committed to transparency in our corrections process. If you have questions about how we handle errors or want to learn more about our accuracy standards, please reach out.