Last Updated: May 10, 2025
At WLCMKE News, we are committed to delivering accurate, fair, and well-sourced journalism. This policy outlines our standards for verifying information before publication and addressing errors when they occur.
1. Our Fact-Checking Process
- Source Evaluation: We rely on primary sources (official documents, press releases, direct interviews) and credible secondary sources (established news outlets, peer-reviewed studies).
- Verification: Claims, statistics, and quotes are cross-checked with at least two independent sources before publication.
- Expert Review: Complex topics (science, legal, medical) are reviewed by subject-matter experts when needed.
- Transparency: When sources are anonymous, we explain why (e.g., privacy/safety concerns) and ensure their credibility.
2. Corrections Policy
- Errors: If we make a mistake, we will promptly correct it with a clear note (e.g., “Correction: [date]: [details of fix]”).
- Updates: Evolving stories are marked with updates (e.g., “Updated: [date]”) to reflect new information.
- Reporting Errors: Readers can flag concerns by emailing [email protected] with “Fact-Check Request” in the subject line.
3. Unverified or Developing Stories
If a claim cannot be verified, we will:
- Label it as “Unverified” or “Under Review.”
- Avoid speculation and update readers once confirmed.
4. Accountability
- Our team (writers, editors) is trained in fact-checking best practices.
- Plagiarism, misinformation, or deliberate bias violates our ethics and may result in disciplinary action.
We believe trust is earned, not assumed.
Questions about this policy? Contact us at [email protected].