Editorial Guidelines & Verification Standards
At News Raise (newsraise.com), our highest priority is to provide our readers with accurate, balanced, independent, and ethical journalism. This document outlines the fundamental standards governing all content published on our platform.
1. Sourcing & Verification
- Primary Sources: Whenever reporting news, our journalists prioritize primary documentation, including peer-reviewed studies, government records, company filings, direct press statements, and on-the-record interviews.
- Multiple Sourcing: Unverified claims or controversial reports require independent corroboration from multiple credible sources before publication.
- Clear Attribution: We explicitly attribute all quotes, data points, statistics, and third-party media to their original originators with direct hyperlinks.
2. Bylines and Authorship
- Every article published on News Raise features a clear byline identifying the author who wrote the piece.
- Each byline links directly to the author’s professional bio page, which outlines their credentials, topical focus, background, and previous articles.
- We prohibit anonymous bylines or generic staff pseudonyms on analytical and news reporting pieces.
3. Independence & Conflict of Interest
- News Raise maintains strict separation between editorial content and advertising or sponsored partnerships.
- Writers and editors must disclose any personal, financial, or professional ties related to the companies, products, or subjects they cover.
- Sponsored content or commercial collaborations are prominently labeled and never disguised as organic news reporting.
4. Original Published & Last-Updated Dates
All articles prominently display the exact date and timestamp of initial publication. If an article is substantially updated with new information or corrections, the “Last Updated” timestamp is updated to reflect the latest revision.
5. Editorial Oversight & Contact
Questions regarding our editorial guidelines should be directed to the Executive Editor at [email protected].