Editorial Practices

• Read the source material before posting analysis or commentary on it
  • Articles: Read the article first
  • Study quoted in an article: Find it and at least read the abstract
  • “I heard about a study that says” roughly translates to “citation needed”
• Research and report before writing, report and analyze according to what findings demonstrate
  • Start with a hypothesis
• Post honestly held opinions
• Avoid devil’s advocate positioning
  • Exploring the logical consequences of a counterposition is fine, but pushing back to be an asshole is not constructive and not necessary
• Provide ample references and citations
• Correct, adjust and apologize as necessary when new information is available
• Amplify things that add value, when there is value to be added
• Don’t engaged in arguments with people I don’t know
• Be mindful of logical fallacies
• Punch up, not down

Style

• Generally use Associated Press style with the exception of:
  • Oxford commas

More detail forthcoming

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020