Fact-Checking Policy
Commitment to Accuracy
At 360NewsClub, we are dedicated to publishing accurate information across all our content. We ensure accuracy through thorough investigation of claims, questioning assumptions, and challenging conventional wisdom.
Achieving Due Accuracy
We are committed to achieving due accuracy in all our outputs. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation and the trust of our audience. “Due accuracy” means that the accuracy must be appropriate to the content, taking into account the subject and nature of the content, and any constraints that may influence expectations.
Well-Sourced Content
All our content 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.
Plagiarism and Distortion
Our journalists do not plagiarize deliberately or distort facts or context, including visual information, knowingly.
Independent Verification
We seek independent verification from sources to confirm claims, information, and allegations, especially those made by public officials or anyone with an agenda beyond merely reporting the truth. Claims, allegations, and material facts that cannot be corroborated will normally be attributed.
Accountability and Corrections
360NewsClub stands by the information it publishes and deems it 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, which could undermine our audience’s trust in our content. We acknowledge serious factual errors and correct them quickly, clearly, and appropriately.
Reporting Inaccuracies
We provide the public with a fair opportunity to report any inaccuracies or errors in our reportage via the ‘Suggest A Correction’ section that appears at the end of every web story.
Multi-Level Fact-Checking
Our journalists’ primary responsibility is reporting, writing, and fact-checking stories. Stories are subject to review by one or more editors. We have a multi-level fact-checking structure for stories that require due diligence. The seniority of editors who review a story prior to publication varies based on factors such as complexity, sensitivity, and time pressure.
Correction Policies
While 360NewsClub continually strives for excellence and accuracy, we acknowledge that we will occasionally make errors. When errors are made, we take responsibility for correcting them and maintain a high level of transparency to ensure confidence that incorrect information does not spread.
Steps for Correction:
Readers: If a reader spots an error, they should contact the editor-in-chief immediately by email, phone, mail, or in person.
Contact Information: Email: 360newsclub@gmail.com
Subject: Correction Needed
Corrections should include the correction, the issue date or number, where the correction was seen (print, online, etc.), the reader’s name, and a phone number or email address for contact. Readers should also include the correct information and a source, if applicable.
Response Process: The reader can expect a response from the editor-in-chief and may be contacted further if clarification is needed. Please note that submitting a correction ensures the error will be investigated but does not guarantee that a correction will be issued.
Internal Process: Once the editor-in-chief is made aware of an error, they will investigate using the provided information, meeting minutes, reporter’s recordings, and any other available sources. If an error is found, the editor-in-chief will issue a correction in all forms that the information was incorrectly disseminated:
- Print: Corrections will be printed on page 2A in the next issue. The correction will denote the issue, article, incorrect information, and the correction.
- 360NewsClub.com: The article will be corrected, and an editor’s note will be added to the bottom of the article noting the incorrect information and the correction date.
- Social Media: If the article was posted on social media, a post will be made linking to the corrected article, noting the correction.
Once the correction is made, the editor-in-chief will inform the reader who submitted the correction about the steps taken to correct the error.
Contact for Corrections
Email: 360newsclub@gmail.com
By adhering to these policies, 360NewsClub aims to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy.