At Southwest Indiana, our mission is to provide our readers with accurate, trustworthy, and engaging content that celebrates and informs them about the region’s culture, events, and news. Our commitment to editorial excellence is fundamental to our operations, ensuring that the information we publish meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Our Content
Accuracy and Accountability
Our editors and contributors are committed to providing accurate and factual content. We verify all facts and data through reliable sources and ensure that all information published is up to date at the time of publication.
Independence
Southwest Indiana operates independently of external influences or interests. Our content is generated and curated without any undue influence from sponsors or partners.
Fairness and Impartiality
We strive to provide balanced coverage and consider all sides of the stories we report. Our content aims to reflect a wide range of viewpoints without bias.
Source Transparency
We believe in transparency about the origins of our information. Sources are always credited unless anonymity is necessary to protect the source or if the information is generated internally based on our research and analysis.
Editorial Process
Research and Validation
All content undergoes a rigorous research process. Our contributors are required to provide source material for verification, and facts are checked for accuracy.
Editorial Review
Every article passes through a multi-level review process, including a content editor and a senior editorial manager, ensuring that it aligns with our editorial standards.
Corrections
Should any inaccuracies be identified post-publication, we are committed to correcting them promptly and transparently, with corrections noted clearly for our readers.
Ethics and Compliance
Plagiarism
We strictly prohibit plagiarism and insist on original content creation. All submitted work is checked for originality using plagiarism detection software.
Conflict of Interest
Contributors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their work, including personal or financial interests related to the content.
Privacy
We respect privacy and are cautious not to infringe on personal rights without consent unless there is a compelling public interest to do so.
Engagement with the Community
Feedback and Complaints
We welcome feedback and address complaints swiftly. Readers are encouraged to contact our editorial team through the provided contact methods on our website.
Community Contribution
We encourage community contributions and input, which are subject to the same editorial standards as our internal content.
Updates to Policy
This Editorial Policy is reviewed annually and may be updated to adapt to changing standards and practices in journalism and content creation.
