Principles and Obligations
- Clarity and accuracy In our writings, we try to provide facts simply. We will soon fix any errors. We must be accurate to keep reader confidence.
- Correctional Transparency We try to be honest about errors and corrections. Label corrections and provide context to help readers comprehend them.
Correction Types
- Minor Fixes Minor typos and grammatical errors will be addressed in the article without notice. Content meaning is unaffected by these modifications.
- Major Corrections Updates and correction notes will be included for major mistakes that affect the article’s meaning. This note will describe the mistake, its rectification, and its date.
- Retractions A retraction may be made if an item has substantial errors or violates our editorial standards. The article will begin with a retraction note explaining the retraction and offering correct information if available.
Correcting Process
- Finding Errors Internal reviews, reader comments, and source alerts may identify errors. Readers should notify our editing staff of any errors.
- Verification and Evaluation If we see an inaccuracy, our editorial staff will check the claim by analyzing the relevant facts and consulting the original sources. Analysis will decide whether a correction, update, or retraction is needed.
- Corrections implementation Once a mistake is confirmed, it will be fixed immediately. A correction note and editor’s note may be added to the article for major mistakes.
- Notice to Readers We update articles to alert readers of errors. We may notify our social media or newsletter of substantial corrections or retractions that impact content comprehension.