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{{short description|Editorial Handbook for Chalo Chatu}}
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''This handbook expands upon the [[Chalo Chatu:Editorial Policy|Editorial Policy]] of Chalo Chatu. It provides step-by-step processes, transparency tools, and day-to-day guidance for editors, reviewers, and administrators.''

== Relationship to the Editorial Policy ==
* The [[Chalo Chatu:Editorial Policy]] sets the **binding rules and authority** for Chalo Chatu.  
* This handbook explains **how those rules are applied in practice**.  
* Where there is conflict, the Policy takes precedence.  

== Editorial Workflow ==
# '''Drafting''': Contributors (vetted and appointed) prepare articles.  
# '''Review''': Reviewers check for neutrality, accuracy, sourcing, and formatting.  
# '''Approval''': Administrators or senior editors approve and publish the article.  
# '''Maintenance''': Articles are periodically updated, corrected, or archived as needed.  

=== Quick Reference ===
* Contributors → create content.  
* Reviewers → verify content.  
* Administrators → enforce rules, finalize, and protect.  

== Transparency Practices ==
To strengthen credibility, Chalo Chatu maintains open reporting mechanisms:
* '''[[Chalo Chatu:Editorial Reports]]''' – Monthly summaries of editorial actions.  
* '''[[Chalo Chatu:Correction log]]''' – Record of reported and resolved errors.  
* '''[[Chalo Chatu:Audit Reports]]''' – Quarterly independent article reviews.  
* '''[[Chalo Chatu:Policy history]]''' – Archive of all policy and handbook changes.  

== Correction and Error Handling ==
* Minor factual errors should be corrected within **7 days** of being reported.  
* Disputes must first be discussed on the article’s talk page.  
* If unresolved, the matter is referred to the Editorial Board.  
* All corrections must be logged in the [[Chalo Chatu:Correction log]].  

== Article Labels ==
Articles may carry one of the following notices:
* {{Verified source}} – Fully referenced and fact-checked.  
* {{Oral history}} – Based on oral accounts that have passed validation protocols.  
* {{Developing article}} – Covers ongoing or unfolding events, requiring updates.  

== Source Handling ==
=== Tiered Sources ===
* '''Tier 1''': Government records, academic works, archival documents, reputable newspapers.  
* '''Tier 2''': Books, peer-reviewed journals, NGO publications.  
* '''Tier 3''': Oral history (requires two or more confirmations + cultural authority validation).  

=== Social Media Sources ===
* Official posts from government institutions or verified officials (Facebook, X, WhatsApp) may be cited.  
* Such posts must be archived and linked for verification.  

== Ethical Standards in Practice ==
* Editors must write respectfully about living persons.  
* Oral traditions must be documented with cultural sensitivity.  
* No defamatory or promotional content is permitted.  
* Editors must disclose potential conflicts of interest to the Editorial Board.  

== Audits and Reviews ==
* Quarterly audits select random articles for compliance checks.  
* Audit results are published openly on [[Chalo Chatu:Audit Reports]].  
* Articles failing audits are flagged for revision or removal.  

== Governance and Reporting ==
* The Editorial Board appoints contributors and reviewers.  
* The Board publishes annual “State of the Encyclopedia” reports.  
* Contributors are accountable to the Board for quality and ethical standards.  

== Updates to This Handbook ==
* Minor clarifications may be updated by administrators.  
* Major changes require Editorial Board approval.  
* All updates are recorded at [[Chalo Chatu:Policy history]].  

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