At Sports Lens, we aim to maintain the highest standards in everything we publish. Every writer and editor follows these editorial guidelines to maintain our strong reputation and to ensure readers trust the information presented to them. The success of Sports Lens relies heavily on the honesty and independence of our reporting.
Online publishing constantly changes, so expect us to update these guidelines to stay current. But no matter what, accuracy and honesty are our main priorities.
Failure to follow these editorial guidelines may result in disciplinary action and, in some instances, could lead to termination of the writer or editor’s contract with Sports Lens.
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Editorial Independence
- Our writers and editors work hard to ensure that all reporting is fair and free from personal bias. It’s essential to avoid situations where personal or financial interests could influence our content. All contributors must be open and transparent regarding any possible conflicts of interest, whether experienced first-hand or in a close capacity.
- We use a careful internal review process to protect our independence, ensuring our reporting always meets high standards of fairness and impartiality.
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
- Accuracy is essential to our credibility at Sports Lens. Every piece we publish must be based on confirmed, factual information. We use trusted sources whenever possible and avoid unverified or secondhand sources.
- Quotes, data, and other sources should be clearly cited to keep our reporting honest and transparent. We avoid guessing and separate opinions from facts so readers stay informed. Before publication, the article goes through a detailed review to check for accuracy. When covering laws and rules, we reference only trusted government sources.
Originality & Plagiarism
- Every article at Sports Lens must be original. We expect our writers to create unique content based on their own research and analysis without copying or closely echoing other sources. We always give clear credit when using someone else’s words or ideas.
- We also avoid reusing any significant portion of previously published work without clear disclosure or a new approach. All content goes through editorial review to ensure it meets our originality and ethical practices standards.
Corrections
- If we make a mistake, we’re committed to fixing it quickly and responsibly. We have a clear process for finding, reviewing, and correcting errors.
- If readers see something we missed, we welcome their feedback. Fixing errors quickly helps us build trust and improve our editorial practices.
Content Removal
- We only remove content if it breaks our editorial guidelines, fails to meet legal requirements, or goes against ethical standards. Any decision to remove content is carefully reviewed and recorded, and we inform the necessary people involved.
- We try to make corrections or updates instead of removing content, reserving removal for serious problems.
Editorial Review Process
- Our editorial review process ensures that every piece we publish is accurate, clear, and original. Articles go through multiple stages of review before publication, including fact-checking, editing, and final approval. Our editors give constructive feedback to help writers improve and ensure that each piece meets our standards.
- We pay extra attention and scrutiny to high-impact or sensitive stories, which may need senior editorial approval to ensure they align with our brand values.
