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Editorial Standards
To ensure our reporting remains accurate, fair, and informative, all staff writers at Rise Tallahassee adhere to the following principles:
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Avoid Sensationalism and Speculation: Stick to verified facts. Do not exaggerate or speculate beyond what the evidence supports.
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Present Multiple Perspectives: When covering complex or controversial issues, strive to include a range of viewpoints to provide balanced coverage when possible.
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Provide Context and Background: Assume the reader is unfamiliar with the subject. Clearly explain relevant history, terms, and context to support understanding.
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Respect Source Privacy: Honor requests for anonymity or confidentiality from sources, and take all necessary steps to protect their identity.
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Remain Politically Neutral: Do not endorse or denounce any political figure or party. Coverage of political figures must remain objective and fact-based.
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Consider the Impact: Always be mindful of how a story may affect individuals, communities, and the broader public. Report responsibly and ethically.
Guidelines for Guest Contributors
At Rise Tallahassee, we welcome guest contributions that uphold the same standards of integrity and objectivity as our staff reporting. Guest writers are expected to follow most of the same editorial principles and in addition, must also:
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Disclose Conflicts of Interest: Be transparent about any affiliations, financial ties, or biases that may influence your perspective.
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Submit Original Work: Contributions must be original and not previously published elsewhere. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
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Respect Editorial Review: All submissions are subject to editing for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to our standards. Final publication is at the discretion of the editorial team.
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Use Facts in Opinion Pieces: Opinions on legislation or public policy are welcome, but must be fact-based, clearly outline who is affected, and refrain from personal attacks on political figures or public officials.
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