Our Methodology
How we evaluate and score news sources using data-driven analysis and expert review
Credibility Assessment Framework
Our evaluation process combines automated analysis with expert review to provide comprehensive credibility scores.
Automated Analysis
- Content analysis using NLP
- Citation verification
- Historical data analysis
Expert Review
- Journalistic standards assessment
- Editorial practices review
- Fact-checking verification
Scoring Criteria
Source Transparency
25%Evaluation of ownership disclosure, author credentials, and editorial policies
Content Accuracy
30%Analysis of factual accuracy, citation quality, and correction practices
Historical Reliability
25%Track record of reliability, corrections, and fact-checking outcomes
Expert Assessment
20%Professional review by journalism experts and subject matter specialists
Trust Score Ranges
Highly Trustworthy
Exceptional standards of journalism and fact-checking
Generally Reliable
Good practices with room for improvement
Mixed Reliability
Inconsistent standards and practices
Low Trust
Poor standards or insufficient information