Fact-Checking Policy
Publixly's fact-checking methodology and standards for verifying claims, data, and sources used in published articles.
Overview
Fact-checking is central to Publixly's mission. Every significant claim published on Publixly is verified against multiple authoritative sources before publication.
Source Evaluation Criteria
Tier 1: Primary Sources (Highest Priority)
- Government statistical agencies
- Central banks and finance authorities
- Academic papers (peer-reviewed)
- Official company financial reports
- International organizations (World Bank, IMF, OECD, UN)
Trust Score: 95+/100
Tier 2: Verified Secondary Sources
- Major news outlets (Reuters, AP, BBC, WSJ, ET, HT)
- Industry reports from established research firms
- NGO reports with transparent methodology
- Academic analyses and books
Trust Score: 80-94/100
Tier 3: Supplementary Sources
- Industry blogs and analysis from specialists
- News articles from reputable outlets
- Professional association publications
- Expert interviews
Trust Score: 70-79/100
Tier 4: Avoided Sources
- Opinion pieces without data backing
- Anonymous blogs or unverified websites
- Sponsored content or advertorials
- Social media posts
- AI-generated content without human verification
Trust Score: <70/100 — Do NOT use as primary source
Fact-Checking Process
Stage 1: Research & Documentation
During article writing:
- Source collection — Identify 3+ sources for every factual claim
- Data cross-reference — Verify statistics across independent sources
- Note-taking — Document source URLs and page numbers
- Preliminary verification — Ensure sources are credible
Stage 2: Editorial Review
Before publication:
- Claim verification — Each factual claim checked against cited source
- Statistical accuracy — Numbers verified for correct attribution
- Source credibility — Sources evaluated for authority and bias
- Missing citations — Any unsourced claims identified
Stage 3: Publication
Upon publishing:
- Source links included — All sources cited with working links
- Data documented — Metrics include source attribution
- Publication date recorded — For future reference and updates
Stage 4: Ongoing Monitoring
After publication:
- Periodic review — Articles reviewed quarterly for data updates
- Source checking — Verify sources remain valid and accessible
- Correction trigger — Source updates trigger article revision
- Reader feedback — Community can report potential errors
Reader Fact-Checks
How to Report
Email: contact@publixly.com
Include:
- Article URL
- Specific claim/quote with quote marks
- What's incorrect and why
- Authoritative source supporting correction
- Your name (optional, but appreciated)
Response Timeline
- Initial response: Within 2 business days
- Fact-checking: Investigation within 5 business days
- Decision: Correction determination communicated
- Correction: If approved, corrected within 24 hours
Questions?
Questions about our fact-checking methodology? Contact: contact@publixly.com
Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: July 7, 2026