Knowlepedia:Reliable sources

Knowlepedia:Reliable sources

Reliable sources are essential for maintaining the accuracy and credibility of articles on Knowlepedia. This guideline explains how to assess the reliability of sources used in articles, especially for biographical, business, news, and educational content.

Purpose

Knowlepedia aims to host verifiable and well-sourced information. This policy ensures that all content is backed by reputable and trustworthy references that meet editorial standards.

What qualifies as a reliable source?

A source is considered reliable if it is:

• Published by a reputable organization** (e.g., national newspapers, academic journals, government portals)
• Independent of the subject (not self-published or authored by the article subject)
• Fact-checked and editorially controlled
• Consistently published** over time (not a one-time or anonymous blog)

Examples of reliable sources

• Recognized news agencies: The Hindu, Times of India, NDTV, Reuters, The Wire
• Academic publications or peer-reviewed journals
• Government or institutional websites
• Books with ISBN from registered publishers

Sources to avoid

Avoid using the following unless independently verified:

• Self-published blogs or websites
• Press releases from the subject
• Low-quality or unverified content farms
• Paid promotional articles without editorial review

Using social media

Social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) may only be cited:

• For verifying official handles or announcements
• When cross-verified by a reliable source

Citation format

Every claim that is likely to be challenged must be supported by a proper inline citation. Use the following template:

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