Transparency Articles
Evidence, disclosures, research independence, and accountability.
Latest Transparency Articles
11 articles in this category.
Covering a Service with a Material Relationship
When a service has a relationship with a publisher, the article needs particular care about evidence and disclosure.
Explaining Research Access and Its Limits
Access to a platform can reveal some settings or behavior while leaving internal systems unobservable.
Writing Clear Boundaries for Partnerships
Written boundaries help partners understand the purpose of educational work and the limits of their role.
Handling Early Information Responsibly
Preview information may change before public release. Access to an announcement does not establish that a feature works as described.
What a Useful Disclosure Includes
A disclosure helps readers understand relevant circumstances in ordinary language. Vague statements about partners are often insufficient.
Separating Funding from Educational Conclusions
Financial support should not determine the facts an educational resource presents. Editorial decisions need a documented basis.
How Datacash Handles Donated Research Access
Access provided by another organization can help an educational project, but the relationship needs context.
How Funding Context Helps Readers
Funding information gives readers context for assessing independence. It does not substitute for checking evidence.
What Research Independence Looks Like
Independence is reflected in decisions about questions, evidence, limitations, and publication. It should be visible in the finished work.
Why Advertising Cannot Decide Educational Findings
Advertising relationships should not determine which privacy claims are accepted or how uncertainty is described.
Disclosing Support for Educational Work
Readers should understand material support relevant to an article or project. A disclosure should describe the relationship plainly.