Effective Date: July 21, 2026; Last Reviewed: August 19, 2026
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we publish. This page explains how iSharenews.com verifies information before it goes live and how we handle claims that cannot be confirmed.
Why This Matters
Readers come to our site expecting reliable information. That trust is earned one article at a time, and it can be lost with a single careless mistake. Our fact-checking process exists to make sure that what we publish is accurate, properly sourced, and fair.
Pre-Publication Verification
Every article on iSharenews.com goes through a verification process before it is published. The scope of that process depends on the type and complexity of the story, but the core steps remain the same.
- Claim verification. Each factual claim in an article must be traced back to a credible source. Writers are expected to verify names, dates, statistics, titles, locations, and any other specific details before submitting a draft.
- Source evaluation. Not all sources carry equal weight. We give priority to primary sources: official documents, government records, court filings, peer-reviewed studies, direct interviews, and verified data sets. Secondary sources, such as reporting from other news outlets, are used when primary sources are unavailable, and they are always attributed.
- Cross-referencing. When possible, key facts are checked against more than one independent source. A claim supported by a single source may still be published, but only if that source is highly credible and the claim is clearly attributed.
- Quotation accuracy. Direct quotes must reflect exactly what the person said. We do not alter quotes to change their meaning. Minor edits for grammar or clarity are acceptable only when they do not affect the substance of the statement, and they are noted with brackets where appropriate.
Source Standards
We hold our sources to the following standards:
- Named sources are preferred. We use on-the-record, named sources whenever possible. Readers deserve to know where information comes from.
- Anonymous sources are used sparingly. We grant anonymity only when the information is significant, cannot be obtained on the record, and the source has a credible reason for not being identified. At least one editor must know the identity of any anonymous source before publication.
- Press releases and official statements. These are treated as starting points, not final answers. We verify the claims made in press releases independently before reporting them as fact.
- Social media content. Posts, videos, and images found on social media are verified before being included in our reporting. We confirm the identity of the account holder, check the date and context of the post, and look for signs of manipulation or misrepresentation.
- User-submitted tips. Tips from readers are welcome and appreciated, but they are always verified through independent reporting before they influence a published article.
Handling Unverified Information
If a claim cannot be verified through credible sources, we have three options:
- We leave it out of the article entirely.
- We include it with a clear label stating that the information has not been independently confirmed.
- We hold the story until the claim can be verified.
The choice depends on the significance of the claim and the public interest in reporting it. In all cases, readers are told what we know, what we do not know, and where the gaps are.
We do not present speculation as fact. If sources disagree or evidence is mixed, we report the disagreement rather than picking a side.
Developing and Breaking News
Breaking news presents unique fact-checking challenges. Information moves fast, and early reports are often incomplete or inaccurate.
Our approach to developing stories follows these principles:
- We report only what we can confirm at the time of publication.
- We label developing stories clearly so readers understand that details may change.
- We update articles as new confirmed information becomes available, with timestamps on each update.
- We resist the pressure to publish unverified claims just because other outlets are running them.
Speed matters in breaking news, but not more than accuracy. A delayed story with correct facts serves readers better than a fast story that has to be walked back.
Post-Publication Review
Fact-checking does not stop once an article is published. Our editorial team monitors published content for accuracy on an ongoing basis.
If new information surfaces that contradicts or changes a published claim, we update the article and issue a correction or clarification in line with our Corrections Policy.
Readers who spot errors can report them at any time. We treat every correction request as a prompt to re-examine the facts. Details on how to submit a correction are available on our Corrections Policy page.
Tools and Methods
Our writers and editors use a range of tools and methods to verify information, including:
- Public records databases and government archives.
- Reverse image search to verify the origin and authenticity of photos.
- Geolocation tools to confirm where images and videos were captured.
- Academic and scientific databases for research-related claims.
- Direct outreach to individuals, organizations, and press offices for comment and confirmation.
We do not rely on a single method for any story. The tools used depend on what the story requires.
Accountability
Writers are responsible for the accuracy of their submissions. Editors share that responsibility during the review process.
Repeated factual errors by a contributor are taken seriously. Patterns of carelessness or negligence result in additional editorial oversight and, if necessary, removal from the contributor team.
We track corrections internally to identify recurring issues and improve our process over time.
Contact
If you have questions about our fact-checking process, or if you believe a published claim needs to be reviewed, please contact us at:
Email: info@isharenews.com
Please include the article title or URL and the specific claim you would like us to re-examine.
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