Managed by: SayPro Magazine Editorial Office
Purpose: To ensure every contribution meets SayPro’s editorial quality, ethical standards, and strategic alignment before publication.
🔍 Step 1: Initial Screening
- Verify submission completeness:
- All required forms attached (Ethical Checklist, Style Guide Compliance, Population Verification)
- Appropriate content format (text, visuals, testimonials, stats)
- Adherence to word count and file specifications
- Confirm relevance to SayPro’s mission and target population groups.
✍️ Step 2: Editorial Review
- Language & Style:
- Clear, inclusive, and respectful language
- Alignment with SayPro tone: empowering and solution-focused
- Correct grammar, spelling, and formatting
- Consistent use of SayPro-approved terminology and population categories
- Content Quality:
- Accuracy of facts, data, and citations
- Logical flow and coherence
- Originality and avoidance of plagiarism
- Appropriateness for the target audience
- Ethical Considerations:
- Consent obtained for personal stories and images
- Sensitive topics handled with care
- Anonymity preserved where required
- Compliance with data privacy and protection policies
🔧 Step 3: Fact-Checking and Verification
- Cross-verify data, statistics, and claims with credible sources.
- Confirm attribution of quotes and testimonials.
- Validate images and media for authenticity and permissions.
📝 Step 4: Feedback & Revision
- Provide constructive feedback to contributors when revisions are needed.
- Allow reasonable timeframes for content revision and resubmission.
✅ Step 5: Final Approval
- Editorial lead signs off on content for publication.
- Assign publication dates and formatting for magazine or online platforms.
📤 Step 6: Archiving & Documentation
- Store all vetted content with associated documentation in SayPro’s content management system.
- Maintain records for audit, reporting, and future reference.
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