Editorial Policy
The goal of Khaleej Herald is to deliver informative and well-written articles to our readers. As a contributor, you agree to uphold high journalistic standards when writing for us. If you do not adhere to these guidelines, your submission may be rejected. By submitting content to us, you enter into a contract which requires you to agree to this policy.
Corrections Policy
At Khaleej Herald News, we prioritize transparency and honesty in our reporting. As such, we believe it is important to promptly correct any mistakes we make. We understand the importance of providing accurate, up-to-date information to our readers, and we take our responsibility to do so seriously.
If a mistake is brought to our attention, we will immediately work to find the correct information and clearly display the corrections within the article wherever possible. We believe that correcting mistakes, no matter how big or small, is essential to upholding the values of fullness, freshness, and accuracy in online journalism.
We are dedicated to informing our readers when we have made a mistake and providing the correct information as soon as it becomes available. We will also convey the severity of the error so that our readers can make informed decisions about the information we present.
- The correct information.
- What was originally published that was incorrect.
- The date (and time, if available) when the change took place.
- The process to report errors from within articles is made easy to understand, by providing an email address and form to contact us at the beginning of each article.
Errors that cannot be fixed within the main text of an article are noted in a correction at the end of the article. Rather than deleting the incorrect content, we include a correction to be transparent and admit our mistakes.
Fact-Checking Policy
Open Sky News commits to verifying all statistics and technical information by cross-checking with source documents and/or clearly stating the source of the information. This sometimes involves seeking the consultation of an external expert or the primary source of the information and providing them with any necessary information from the content in question for verification.
Open Sky News prides itself on the validity of its content, and therefore does whatever it can to be sure that the information presented by its writers is accurate. As a well-known global publication, Blasting News understands the importance of approaching claims with skepticism, thinking critically, and upholding accuracy in whatever way possible.
Open Sky News encourages its Blasters to keep in mind the following considerations when producing articles:
- Credit, acknowledge, and verify the source(s) of your information.
- Consider whether you know enough about the information to qualify as a trustable source.
- Think critically when addressing claims.
- Never make assumptions.
We trust our Blasters’ integrity and the accuracy of the information provided in our publication. But in the case that a mistake is made, we recognize the importance of admitting to mistakes and diligently working to provide correct information whenever mistakes are made. Consequently, we encourage our readers, contributors, and their sources to provide us with feedback on any of our content.
Ethics Policy
Original
All submitted articles must be completely original and pass plagiarism checks such as Copyscape. Previously published content is not acceptable for submission. The focus should be on creating valuable, unique content for our readers. Any articles found to be plagiarized or recycled from previously published works will be rejected and may result in consequences for the contributor or author account.
Claims and Data
Before including any claims or data in the article, it is important to thoroughly examine and verify their accuracy. We do not allow false or biased information to be published on our website. It is the responsibility of the writers to provide empirical evidence, such as pictures, graphs, and screenshots, to support their claims and to provide links to sources where the information was previously published. If no reputable sources or experts can confirm the accuracy of a claim, it should not be used in the article.
Value
The purpose of the articles you write should be to provide value to our readers. Every article should have a clear goal, which should be focused on delivering the latest news and helping our readers understand the details of different industries and technologies. It is important for the articles to be unbiased and not promote any particular currency, market, or company. Our goal is to present information objectively and without personal or commercial bias.
Promotions and Marketing
Articles should not contain promotional or marketing information about a technology, business, or person. The title, subheadings, and content of the article should be unbiased and straightforward. It is not appropriate to include links to articles that promote a company, currency, or person. The use of promotional or marketing links in articles is discouraged.
Reader
Keep in mind that our audience is composed of tech and business enthusiasts who are already familiar with these topics. As such, it is important to provide valuable, up-to-date information in your articles. Our goal is to keep our readers informed about the latest developments in technology and business. When writing for this audience, it is important to consider their level of understanding and expertise.
Acceptance of the article
The editorial board has the final say on whether an article will be accepted or rejected, and they are not required to provide an explanation for their decision. If an article is accepted, the writer will be notified. All decisions made by the board are final and binding.
News writing
As a news writer for our platform, it is important to prioritize the accuracy and authenticity of your work. This means verifying all information with credible sources and ensuring that empirical evidence is available to support any data or claims made in your articles. Though we may have tight deadlines for publication, we prioritize the quality of our content and expect you to follow these editorial guidelines.