Fact-Checking Policy

Website: https://fori.us/
Contact Email: teamfori884@gmail.com

At Friends of Rock Island State Park (FORI), we are committed to providing accurate, reliable, and verified information to our readers. Ensuring the truthfulness of our content is central to our mission of supporting infrastructure awareness and informed decision-making across multiple sectors.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedures and principles we follow to verify facts before publishing any content on our website. We aim to uphold the highest standards of editorial integrity.

Our Fact-Checking Process

  1. Source Verification
    We rely on reputable, authoritative, and primary sources such as:
    • Official government portals
    • Academic research papers
    • Industry publications
    • Subject-matter experts and reports
    • Public records and open data
  2. Cross-Checking Information
    All facts are verified through multiple sources to ensure consistency and authenticity. We avoid relying on a single unverified source for sensitive or critical data.
  3. Editorial Review
    Content goes through a multi-level editorial review process. This includes:
    • Internal review by our content team
    • Expert review where applicable (policy, infrastructure, or technical domains)
    • Regular re-checks for outdated or evolving topics

Corrections and Updates

If any error is identified in our published content:

  • We investigate the concern promptly
  • If necessary, we correct the content with transparency
  • A note is added at the bottom of the article indicating the date and nature of the correction

You can report an error by emailing us at:
teamfori884@gmail.com

Editorial Independence

Our fact-checking is done independently and is free from commercial, political, or external influence. We do not allow sponsored content to dictate factual narratives.

Periodic Review

We regularly audit older content to ensure it still reflects accurate, current, and relevant facts, especially in fast-changing sectors like cybersecurity, transportation, and policy.

Your Role

We value our community’s participation in maintaining our standards. If you believe something we’ve published is incorrect, misleading, or lacks evidence, please let us know.

Contact Us

For any fact-checking concerns or inquiries, write to:
Email: teamfori884@gmail.com