a) DailyAwaz is committed to publishing accurate information across all its content. We take several steps to ensure accuracy: we investigate claims with skepticism, question assumptions, and challenge conventional wisdom.
b) We are committed to achieving due accuracy in all our output. This commitment is fundamental to our reputation and the trust of our audiences. The term “due” means that the accuracy must be adequate and appropriate to the content, taking into account the subject and nature of the material, and clearly stating any constraints that may influence that expectation.
c) This means all our content, as appropriate to its subject and nature, must be well-sourced, based on available evidence, and corroborated. We strive to be honest and transparent about what we don’t know and avoid unfounded speculation.
d) Our journalists never deliberately plagiarize or distort facts or context, including visual information.
e) We seek independent verification from sources to confirm claims, information, and allegations, especially those made by public officials or anyone with an agenda beyond simply reporting the truth. Claims, allegations, material facts, and other content that cannot be corroborated are normally attributed.
f) DailyAwaz stands by the information it publishes and considers it accurate. If proven otherwise, we change the news item or information as quickly as possible. We do not knowingly or materially mislead our audiences. We do not distort facts or present invented material as facts, which could undermine our audiences’ trust. We acknowledge serious factual errors and correct them quickly, clearly, and appropriately.
g) We provide a fair opportunity for the public to report any inaccuracies or errors in our reportage via the “Suggest A Correction” section that appears at the end of every web story published.
h) Our journalists’ primary responsibilities are reporting, writing, and fact-checking stories. Stories are reviewed by one or more editors. DailyAwaz has a multi-level fact-checking structure for stories that require special diligence. The seniority of editors reviewing a story before publication depends on factors such as complexity, sensitivity, and time pressure.
Our Correction Policy
DailyAwaz continually strives for excellence and accuracy but acknowledges that occasional errors may occur. When such errors are identified, DailyAwaz will take responsibility for correcting them and will maintain a high level of transparency to ensure inaccurate information does not spread.
Below are the steps each party should follow to achieve the goals of accuracy, transparency, and excellence:
Readers
If a reader spots an error, they should immediately contact the editor-in-chief by email, phone, mail, or in person.
Email: dailyawazofficial@gmail.com
Subject: Correction Needed
- A correction is not officially submitted until the reader contacts the editor-in-chief directly.
- Corrections submitted to other DailyAwaz staff members may not be addressed promptly or at all.
- If sent by email or mail, the correction request should include:
- The correction
- The issue date or number
- Where the error appeared (print, online, etc.)
- The reader’s name and a phone number or email for contact
- The correct information and a source for it (if applicable)
- The reader can expect a response from the editor-in-chief and may be contacted for further clarification if needed.
- Please note that submitting a correction guarantees that the error will be investigated, but not necessarily that a correction will be issued.
The DailyAwaz
- Once the editor-in-chief is made aware of an error, they will investigate using the information provided by the reader, meeting minutes, reporters’ recordings, and any other available sources.
- If an error is confirmed, the editor-in-chief will issue a correction in all formats where the incorrect information appeared:
Print:
- Corrections will be printed on page 2A in the next issue.
- The correction will mention the issue, article, incorrect information, and the correct information.
dailyawaz.in:
- The article will be corrected, and an editor’s note will be added at the bottom explaining what was incorrect and when it was changed.
Social Media:
- If the article was shared on Facebook, Twitter, or any other platform managed by DailyAwaz, a post will be made linking to the corrected article and noting the correction.
- Once the correction is made, the editor-in-chief will contact the reader who submitted the correction and inform them of the steps taken to address the error.
