Correction Policy
Taaza Tribune makes great effort on maintaining our integrity and the trust of readers and sources. When we see an error, we will acknowledge it and take appropriate steps to correct it as quickly as possible, both online and in print and, if necessary, on social media and other off-platform applications.
We are committed to achieving due accuracy in all its output. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation and the trust of audiences. The term ‘due’ means that the accuracy must be adequate and appropriate to the output, taking account of the subject and nature of the content and explicitly mention/underline any constraint that may influence that expectation.
Taaza Tribune strives to present its audience with accurate and complete news reports based on all the available information at the time We are reporting the news. We endeavor to be promptly responsive in correcting errors in the material published on Our Website as soon as it comes to Our notice. We being a digital platform run a correction and a clarification on Our social media handles or share an editor’s note presenting the corrections made and what the error was in detail apart from updating it in Our content. In case of a major mistake that can amount to spreading misinformation, We apologize to Our readers in a duly and timely manner.
Updating a Report
We make it a practice to put notes on stories if a story has been updated. It is important for Us to use a correction, clarification or editor’s note to inform readers whenever We correct a significant mistake or edit a story to include comments, and updates from a stakeholder. If any error occurs on Our fact-check (which is done in accordance with Our Fact-Check Policy available at [ “Fact-Check Policy”]) and once it comes to Our notice, We update the article accordingly and at the top of the article, We mention in bold “[Correction: updated Info…]” and explain the correction made. We also request Our community members to send the correction at editor team@wbseries.in and also, at the bottom of every article, We provide readers with an option to suggest corrections if any.
If We are substantively correcting an article, photo caption, headline, graphic, video or other material, We promptly publish a correction explaining the need for the said change.
Taaza Tribune stands by the information it publishes and deems it be 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, that can undermine our audiences’ trust in our content. We acknowledge serious factual errors and correct them quickly, clearly and appropriately.
We provide a fair opportunity for the public to report any inaccuracies or errors in our reportage via ‘Suggest A Correction’ section that appears at the end of every web-story that is published.
Our journalists’ primary responsibility is reporting, writing, and fact-checking stories. Stories are subject to review by one or more editors. The Taazatime has a multi-level fact-checking structure for stories that require due diligence. The seniority of editors who review a story prior to publication varies on a range of factors, including complexity, sensitivity, and the pressure of time.
Our Correction Policies
While taazatribune.com continually strives for excellence and accuracy, we resign the fact that we will occasionally make errors. When these errors are made, The taazatime.com will take responsibility for correcting the error and will maintain a high level of transparency to be sure all parties are confident that the incorrect information does not spread.
The following are the steps each party needs to take to achieve the goals of accuracy, transparency and excellence:
READERS:
If a reader spots an error, he or she should contact the editor-in-chief, Emilee Wentland, immediately by email, phone, mail or in person.
Email: taazatribune@gmail.com
Sub: Correction Needed
A correction is not officially submitted until the reader contacts the editor-in-chief directly.
Corrections submitted to other taazatribune.com staff members may not be addressed in a timely manner or at all.
If sent by email or mail, corrections should include the correction, the issue date or number, where the correction was seen (in print, online, etc.) the reader’s name and a phone number or email address they can be contacted at. Readers should also include the correct information and a source for where they found that information, if applicable. For example, if a Student Senate vote tally was incorrect, please provide the minutes from that meeting.
The reader can expect a response from the editor-in-chief and may be contacted further if a clarification is noted or the editor needs more information. Please note that a correction submission is a guarantee that the error will be investigated but not a guarantee that a correction will be issued.
taazatribune.com:
Once the editor-in-chief is made aware of an error, he or she will investigate the error using the information provided by the reader, meeting minutes, reporter’s recordings and any other sources of information available to him or her. The article will be corrected and an editor’s note will be added to the bottom of the article noting what was incorrect and when the article was changed.
PRINT:
Corrections will be printed on page 2A in the next issue published. The correction will denote the issue, article and incorrect information along with the correction.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
If the article was posted on Facebook, Twitter or any other online medium controlled by taazatribune.com, a post will be made linking to the corrected article, noting the correction.
Once the correction is made, the editor-in-chief will contact the reader who submitted the correction and inform them the steps that were taken to correct the error.
Other Corrections Policies
When an error is found by a reader and posted to the comment stream, Our community engagement team can indicate in comments that it has been corrected.
When We publish erroneous information on social networks, We correct it on that platform. We retract the incorrect information if We cannot alter it.
We do not attribute blame to individual reporters or editors (e.g. “because of a reporting error” or “because of an editing error”).
Reporting inaccuracies
If you believe a story we have published is inaccurate, please contact the editorial team via ‘Suggest A Correction’ section that appears at the end of every web story that is published. You can also mail us at taazatribune@gmail.com
