Our Commitment
At MADE Journal, we believe that accuracy is the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Our mission is to publish work that is honest, precise, and deeply informed. To uphold this commitment, every piece of content we produce—whether reporting, critique, or long-form narrative—undergoes a rigorous fact-checking process designed to protect the integrity of our journalism and the trust of our readers.
Source Integrity and Verification
We prioritise authoritative, reliable, and original sources. Our writers and editors gather information from:
- Primary documents (official reports, academic papers, original statements)
- Interviews with qualified experts, practitioners, and creators
- Reputable publications with established editorial standards
Before any material is included in a story, its origin, context, and credibility are examined to ensure it meets MADE Journal’s standards for accuracy.
Cross-Checking and Evidentiary Review
All factual claims, statistics, quotations, historical references, product details, technical descriptions, are cross-verified using multiple independent sources whenever possible. If information cannot be corroborated, it is either excluded or clearly identified as unverified, speculative, or emerging. When a subject-matter expert is required to validate a claim, our team contacts specialists directly to confirm details.
Corrections, Clarifications, and Updates
We recognise that accuracy is an ongoing responsibility.
If an error is identified, internally or by a reader, we investigate immediately. Confirmed inaccuracies are corrected promptly and transparently, with a note clarifying what has changed and why.
We also update articles as new information becomes available, ensuring our coverage remains current and reliable.
Context, Relevance, and Reader Understanding
MADE Journal aims not only to present facts but to contextualise them thoughtfully. The editorial focus is to provide:
- Clear explanations of technical terms or complex ideas
- Relevant historical, cultural, or industry background
- Evidence-based reasoning, including consideration of alternative viewpoints
Commitment to Fairness and Objectivity
While MADE Journal celebrates creativity, craft, and culture, we do not allow personal bias to distort factual reporting. Interpretation and opinion, when included, are clearly delineated from factual claims, and always grounded in verifiable information.
