Accuracy Requires A Clear Response

Corrections Policy

Witherspoon Council reviews credible reports of factual errors and makes material corrections in a way that preserves reader trust and the integrity of the published record.

What We Correct

Corrections may address inaccurate facts, mischaracterized evidence, broken or inappropriate citations, misleading numerical comparisons, incorrect names or institutional details, and statements that no longer reflect an authoritative source.

Corrections And Updates

A correction fixes an error that affected the accuracy or meaning of the published article. An update adds new evidence, guidance, context, or links without necessarily indicating that the earlier text was wrong. Minor spelling or formatting changes that do not affect meaning may be made without a notice.

How Reports Are Reviewed

A report is checked against the cited source and, when necessary, additional primary or authoritative material. The review considers whether the issue changes a claim, its context, the article's conclusion, or a reader's ability to make sense of the evidence.

How Material Changes Are Presented

When a correction materially changes the substance of an article, the revised page should identify what was corrected and why. Updated publication information should reflect the date of the material revision once the site is live.

Report A Concern

To report a possible error, contact [email protected] with the article title, page address, disputed passage, and a reliable source that supports the correction. Privacy requests and source concerns may use the same address.