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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Verified Sources on CEO.wiki'''<br />
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[[File:Verification-check.svg|thumb|300px|All information backed by reliable, verifiable sources]]<br />
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CEO.wiki maintains the highest standards of source verification, ensuring every fact is backed by reliable, authoritative documentation.<br />
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== Our Source Standards ==<br />
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=== Primary Sources ===<br />
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We prioritize official, first-hand sources:<br />
* '''SEC filings''' - Proxy statements (DEF 14A), 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K forms<br />
* '''Annual reports''' - Official company publications<br />
* '''Earnings transcripts''' - Verified call transcripts<br />
* '''Press releases''' - Official company announcements<br />
* '''Court documents''' - Legal filings and judgments<br />
* '''Government records''' - Official agency databases<br />
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=== Reliable Secondary Sources ===<br />
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Reputable news and analysis:<br />
* '''Major business publications''' - Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters<br />
* '''Industry journals''' - Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes<br />
* '''News agencies''' - Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg News<br />
* '''Academic publications''' - Peer-reviewed business journals<br />
* '''Professional databases''' - S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, Bloomberg Terminal<br />
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=== What We Don't Accept ===<br />
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Sources we reject:<br />
* Social media posts (unless official company accounts for specific announcements)<br />
* Blogs and opinion sites without editorial oversight<br />
* Anonymous sources without corroboration<br />
* Promotional materials without independent verification<br />
* Outdated information superseded by official updates<br />
* Rumor mills and gossip sites<br />
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== Why Source Verification Matters ==<br />
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=== Accuracy and Reliability ===<br />
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Verified sources ensure:<br />
* Factual accuracy of all information<br />
* Protection against misinformation<br />
* Trust in the platform<br />
* Legal compliance and risk mitigation<br />
* Professional credibility<br />
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=== For Different Audiences ===<br />
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'''Investors''' rely on verified data for:<br />
* Due diligence in investment decisions<br />
* Risk assessment<br />
* Regulatory compliance<br />
* Fiduciary responsibility<br />
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'''Journalists''' need:<br />
* Citable, trustworthy references<br />
* Fact-checking support<br />
* Background research<br />
* Story verification<br />
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'''Researchers''' require:<br />
* Academic-quality sources<br />
* Reproducible findings<br />
* Citation trails<br />
* Data integrity<br />
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'''Legal professionals''' depend on:<br />
* Admissible documentation<br />
* Authenticated records<br />
* Verifiable facts<br />
* Audit trails<br />
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== Our Verification Process ==<br />
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=== Multi-Step Validation ===<br />
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Every fact undergoes:<br />
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1. '''Initial contribution''' - Editor adds information with source citation<br />
2. '''Source evaluation''' - Review of source reliability and authority<br />
3. '''Cross-reference check''' - Verification against multiple sources<br />
4. '''Expert review''' - Subject matter experts validate technical claims<br />
5. '''Citation formatting''' - Proper attribution and linking<br />
6. '''Ongoing monitoring''' - Regular updates and re-verification<br />
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=== Citation Requirements ===<br />
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All articles must include:<br />
* Inline citations for specific claims<br />
* Full bibliography with publication details<br />
* Accessible links to online sources<br />
* Archive links for web sources (preventing link rot)<br />
* Publication dates for time-sensitive information<br />
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=== Red Flags and Challenges ===<br />
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Editors watch for:<br />
* Single-source claims (require corroboration)<br />
* Conflicting information across sources<br />
* Outdated information<br />
* Circular reporting (news stories citing each other)<br />
* Potential conflicts of interest<br />
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== Source Categories by Topic ==<br />
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=== For Biographical Information ===<br />
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Preferred sources:<br />
* Official biographies from company websites<br />
* Educational institution records<br />
* LinkedIn professional profiles (for basic career info)<br />
* Major newspaper profiles<br />
* Book-length biographies by established authors<br />
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=== For Compensation Data ===<br />
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Required sources:<br />
* SEC proxy statements (DEF 14A forms)<br />
* Annual proxy filings<br />
* Equity grant disclosures<br />
* Compensation committee reports<br />
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=== For Performance Metrics ===<br />
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Accepted sources:<br />
* SEC financial filings (10-K, 10-Q)<br />
* Earnings reports and press releases<br />
* Stock exchange data<br />
* Analyst reports from major firms<br />
* Company investor presentations<br />
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=== For Corporate Governance ===<br />
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Reliable sources:<br />
* Board meeting minutes (when public)<br />
* Proxy statements<br />
* Corporate governance guidelines<br />
* Committee charters<br />
* Regulatory filings<br />
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== Contributing with Proper Sources ==<br />
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=== How to Cite ===<br />
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Learn our citation standards:<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:Citing sources|Citation guidelines]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:Reliable sources|Reliable source policy]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:How to contribute|Contribution guide]]<br />
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=== Finding Quality Sources ===<br />
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Resources for locating verified sources:<br />
* [https://www.sec.gov/edgar SEC EDGAR Database] - US public company filings<br />
* [https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar SEC Company Search] - Search by company<br />
* Major business databases (may require subscription)<br />
* University library databases<br />
* News archive services<br />
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=== Challenging Content ===<br />
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If you find unsourced or poorly sourced content:<br />
* Add {{citation needed}} template<br />
* Discuss on the article's talk page<br />
* Remove obviously false or defamatory content immediately<br />
* Report to administrators if needed<br />
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== Maintaining Source Quality ==<br />
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=== Regular Updates ===<br />
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We continuously:<br />
* Monitor for source degradation (broken links, removed content)<br />
* Update with newer official filings<br />
* Replace deprecated sources<br />
* Archive important web sources<br />
* Refresh old citations<br />
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=== Community Oversight ===<br />
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Our community ensures quality through:<br />
* Peer review of new contributions<br />
* Expert editors in specific industries<br />
* Flagging and discussion systems<br />
* Quality assessment projects<br />
* Regular source audits<br />
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== Transparency ==<br />
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Every source is:<br />
* Clearly attributed<br />
* Linked when available online<br />
* Dated for currency assessment<br />
* Evaluated for reliability tier<br />
* Accessible for verification<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[CEO.wiki:Comprehensive Data|Comprehensive Data]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:Performance Metrics|Performance Metrics]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:Reliable sources|Full sourcing policy]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:Editing help|Editing and sourcing guide]]<br />
* [[CEO.wiki:About|About CEO.wiki]]<br />
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[[Category:Editorial policies]]<br />
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