news.growthbeats.in, NCRwire.com, and growthbeats.in (subsequently referenced to as "We"/ "Our" / "Us") would like to educate you about the care and caution that We take to guarantee that Our material is accurate, as detailed in Our Fact-Checking Policy.
Due accuracy in all Our content
The most vital feature of every journalistic platform is the audience's confidence. Precise, impartial, and unbiased reporting is the only way to acquire and maintain trust. It is critical that We continue to work hard to ensure that all of Our material is as accurate as possible. 'Due accuracy,' in our opinion, is the accuracy that is not just of the required quality but also acceptable in essence. In the quest for proper accuracy, We evaluate factors such as the topic and type of the information being presented, the audience's expectations, and so on. In every news article, we attempt to provide the most accurate account, which is backed up by the news's direct stakeholders. We look at claims with skepticism, examine assumptions, and put common knowledge to the test. We understand that there will always be areas of doubt, regardless of our best attempts to address them. The level of rigor necessary to fact-check material on soft and hard stories, however, differs. Those needed for a favorable report on an NGO's work, for example, might vary from sources needed for an investigative piece.
To guarantee that our material is accurate, we follow the guidelines outlined below:
- We make certain that any information we broadcast comes from a reputable source and is supported by real and verifiable facts. We are required to credit articles to the platform from where they were obtained if we do not have direct sources.
- We make every effort to verify any claims, accusations, or information ascribed to governmental officials or from someone we suspect has a motive other than just recounting the facts of the occurrence. As a result, we qualify and highlight any material, such as claims or accusations, that we are incapable of verifying.
- We stand by the material we provide and believe it to be correct. If the contrary is verified, we modify the information/news item as soon as practically practicable and guarantee that We properly tell Our viewers about the changes.
- We recognize how important it is for our viewers to have faith in us. As a result, it is Our goal to not intentionally misinform anybody, to not edit any material, and to not publish any fabricated content as genuine stuff. Furthermore, when severe factual mistakes are discovered, we openly acknowledge them and guarantee that they are corrected in a transparent and acceptable way as soon as feasible.
- We make sure that the audience has a fair chance to report any errors or mistakes on Our Website by including a "Suggest A Correction" section at the conclusion of every of Our reporting that is displayed and uploaded on Our Website.
- Our journalists' primary role is to report, produce, and fact-check news/information/stories. In reality, Our articles are scrutinized on numerous levels, including a rigorous fact-check internal method in which each item is subjected to meticulous due diligence before being examined by one or more of Our editors. It is important to note that the seniority of editors who assess articles before they are published on the Website varies and is dependent on a variety of circumstances, including the complexity and sensitivity of the topic, as well as the constraint of time.
- In the event of a complaint, we make every effort to contact all parties involved. Then, in order to reach the most accurate result, we independently check the data in question and the one being supplied.
Obtaining Data for Our Content
We gather data in the most precise manner possible by implementing the following guidelines:
- A minimum of two sources should be used to verify each piece of information.
- In the event of a single source, the source's reliability is established through confirmation with what the individual is stating.
- Rather than depending exclusively on a human source, look for documented proof wherever feasible.
- If a survey is conducted, it is Our responsibility to explain how the data was obtained and analyzed. If there is a possibility that Our data will not lead to correct information, we will notify the public as soon as possible.
- The goal and intention is to get correct information in the first instance, rather than publishing the data first and then resolving any concerns that may arise.
- Always make an attempt to interview and document stakeholders of the news/information. Explain why, depending on the circumstances, an anonymous source is not identified, and devise a method for providing readers with as much data as possible about such resources so that they may judge the sources' credibility.
- Share source information with Our editors so that they (reporters and editors) can determine if the material in question is acceptable for use and how it should be utilized. Anonymous quotations must represent the discussion between the reporter and the editor.
- Have brief discussions with sources on how to utilize the material they've provided, particularly if they don't have much experience dealing with the media. Since such terminologies might have varied meanings for different persons, clarify a source's expectations of keeping material "off the record," "on background," and/or other statuses.
- Give individuals the right to comment to articles that may depict them in a poor light, and clarify to readers how hard we try to get sources to respond when they don't.
- Seek for sources that don't have much access to a broad range of public platforms, as well as those who are authoritative and influential.
- In order to prevent any incorrect information from being delivered to the public, a senior resource or the person in charge of the newsroom at news.growthbeats.in, NCRwire.com, or growthbeats.in may always be contacted if one is in a dilemma or are unable to make a choice on their own.
User-Generated Content
User-generated material comes with its own set of problems. We do not presume that the information supplied with Us is authentic, and we take reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy of such content, based on how We intend to utilize it. We are aware of how to use the information provided by a lobby group member or someone with a beneficial interest in the narrative rather than a neutral onlooker. We make certain that user-generated material is labeled as such. Furthermore, we adhere to the following guidelines:
- On the internet, sources of information that seem to be reputable are not necessarily correct. It may be essential to verify who runs the website and/or validate that the content pertinent to them is real with a person or organization.
- It's important to discern between fact and rumor. This is especially true, but not exclusively, for the content accessible on social media, where misrepresentations may be intentional or unintentional, but where an error or rumor can spread like wildfire among an audience everywhere around the world in minutes, whereas corrections are much more difficult to attain the same momentum.
- When content from a social networking site or another online source is utilized to confirm a fact, further investigation may be required. All content that was not collected by Us is qualified and called out.
