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.
Average Correction Time
Error Rate (2025)
Transparency Rate
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
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
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
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
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.
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.