The Sports Daily Editorial Policy

All contributors creating content for The Sports Daily must follow these editorial guidelines. The Sports Daily’s success is based on its editorial integrity, high-quality journalism, and independent reporting. We aim to serve our readers with only the highest standards of journalism, and nothing else will suffice.

These guidelines will change accordingly over time, and exceptions to our policies will probably occur. Still, the main aim is for all our work to be factually accurate and entirely fair.

Failing to abide by these editorial guidelines can lead to disciplinary action and, in exceptional circumstances, the termination of your contract with The Sports Daily.

Editorial Independence

1. Always report with impartiality, keeping personal biases or conflicts of interest to yourself. Rise above your views and report fairly from all angles to give our readers an accurate account of what is happening. We do not have an agenda; our readers need to know this.
2. If personal or financial interests impact your objectivity, disclose them to us. Failure to do so could result in work that damages our integrity.
3. Always be concise so our readers do not have to second-guess us. Being transparent will help us maintain trust with our readers.
4. Conduct rigorous internal reviews and research to ensure that all work on The Sports Daily is up-to-date and of the highest quality. Any mistakes should be fixed immediately to prevent damage to our reputation.

Fact-Checking and Accuracy

1. Ensure that all information on the site is precise, factual, and verified. Incorrect facts will impact our integrity.
2. Always use reputable, primary sources for information where possible. Secondary sources can contain plenty of incorrect information, so avoid them.
3. Provide a link to where you acquired your quotes, data, and sourced material whenever possible. This will enhance our credibility.
4. Never present assumptions as facts. Always clearly state whether something is an opinion or a fact to boost our integrity.
5. Every article must be reviewed before publication to ensure accuracy and avoid glaring grammatical mistakes. Amateurish errors will turn readers away.
6. Government bills should only be used when discussing different laws and regulations. Include a link to the bill for the reader’s perusal.

Plagiarism and Originality

1. Each piece of work must be unique and original while reflecting personal research and insights.
2. Copying, closely mimicking, or reusing content from elsewhere without giving proper credit is forbidden—link to your sources to improve our trustworthiness.
3. Using your own work again without making it transparent or taking a fresh approach is self-plagiarism and must be avoided.
4. Originality helps us stand out in a congested market, so make your work as unique as possible while still following ethical standards. All work is subjected to intense editorial reviews to ensure authenticity.

Corrections

1. If you discover inaccuracies, correct them right away. Waiting can lead to forgetting to make the necessary changes.
2. Follow a standard procedure for finding, reviewing, and implementing corrections. Getting used to one procedure will make finding and correcting future errors easier.
3. Encourage our readers to report any potential mistakes they encounter. This will emphasize our commitment to accuracy.
4. Errors will happen. If you make an error, use it as a learning curve to improve your accuracy and editorial practices for the future.

Removal of Content

1. Content should only be removed from the site if it violates guidelines, compromises ethical standards, or goes against legal requirements.
2. If content has to be removed, the reason(s) for doing so must be clearly documented and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
3. Please review thoroughly before removing any content. If you are unsure whether content should be removed, contact senior editorial staff for their opinion.
4. Sometimes, content removal is necessary, but prioritize updates or corrections over complete removal wherever possible. We do not want to remove valuable, easily fixed content.

Editorial Review Process

1. Use a multi-stage review process that includes fact checks, copyediting, and final approval. Two pairs of eyes can help prevent mistakes from slipping through.
2. Experienced editors should be assigned to review content for coherence, accuracy, and adherence to our editorial guidelines.
3. All content must meet our high originality, accuracy, and clarity standards before publication on the site. It must be sent back to the writer for correction if it does not.
4. Provide writers with constructive feedback so that they can improve the quality of their content and fix any areas that need addressing.
5. Verify that each article aligns with our ethical, legal, and internal policies.
6. If you are discussing high-impact or sensitive content that might offend some of our readers, check with the senior editor to ensure that it meets our brand’s standards and values. We do not compromise our values and do not want to offend our readers.