Project:Editing Policy: Difference between revisions
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== 2. Content Standards and Sourcing == | == 2. Content Standards and Sourcing == | ||
'''2.1. Factual Information Requirement:''' All content must be based solely on factual information from the CSG public record. | '''2.1. Factual Information Requirement:''' All content must be based solely on factual information from the CSG public record, or from other legal or governmental sources. | ||
'''2.2. Citation Requirement:''' Every substantive claim or statement must be cited to a verifiable | '''2.2. Citation Requirement:''' Every substantive claim or statement must be cited to a verifiable document or record within the scope of 2.1. | ||
'''2.3. Prohibited Sources:''' | '''2.3. Prohibited Sources:''' | ||
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* Hearsay or secondhand information | * Hearsay or secondhand information | ||
* Social media posts (unless they are official CSG communications) | * Social media posts (unless they are official CSG communications) | ||
* News articles | * News articles offering analysis, opinions, or speculation (as opposed to simple fact reporting) | ||
'''2.4. Election Information Limitations:''' Information from elections is limited to official election results, party affiliations, and other information found in official filings with CSG. | '''2.4. Election Information Limitations:''' Information from elections is limited to official election results, party affiliations, and other information found in official filings with CSG. | ||