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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

90+

Highly Trustworthy

Exceptional standards of journalism and fact-checking

75-89

Generally Reliable

Good practices with room for improvement

60-74

Mixed Reliability

Inconsistent standards and practices

<60

Low Trust

Poor standards or insufficient information