Editorial Standards & Guidelines

Mawqif operates under clear editorial standards to protect credibility and ensure trust.

Accuracy

All factual claims must be verifiable. Writers are required to confirm information through reliable sources. Anonymous sources are permitted only when necessary and must be approved by editors.

Fairness & Balance

Articles must present context and avoid misrepresentation. When reporting on individuals or organizations, efforts should be made to include relevant perspectives.

Sourcing

Claims must be supported by:

Interviews
Official statements
Credible publications
Direct observation

Wikipedia, unsourced social media posts, and anonymous forums cannot be used as primary evidence.

Corrections

If an error is identified, it will be corrected promptly. Transparency strengthens credibility. Significant corrections will be noted within the article.

Opinion Pieces

Opinion articles must be clearly labeled. Views expressed in opinion pieces represent the author, not Mawqif or Amman Baccalaureate School.

Ethical Conduct

Writers and editors must:

Avoid plagiarism in all forms.
Disclose conflicts of interest.
Respect privacy and school community standards.

Mawqif prioritizes responsibility over speed. Accuracy is non-negotiable.