Video Verification and Workflow

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This is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure all PNARS video content is accurate, verifiable, and structurally secure without creating unnecessary administrative overhead.

1. Three Segment Research Phase

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Journalists will maintain a Google Doc text log for each video project. Each text log will be transferred to a master Google Doc folder “Video Documentations” upon completion.

For every major factual claim intended for a video, list these three elements under clear headings:

• The Claim: Write out the exact assertion or statement intended for the video script.
• The Source: Paste the direct URL to the primary report, registry, or official website.
• The Proof: Paste a direct quote or a screenshot from that source confirming the claim.

Why this matters: If a fact is questioned by the board or an outside party, anyone can open the document and instantly find the exact primary source verifying the assertion.

2. Two Point Production Phase

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Before any video is finalized, exported, or posted, the journalist must review the script against these two rules:

• Rule 1: Use Clear Attribution. Avoid open-ended, absolute statements like “X happened.” Frame it responsibly and accurately: “Records indicate X happened” or “According to the report, X” or “Investigators found X”. Always lean toward explicit attribution.
• Rule 2: Stick to the Facts. Ensure the script matches the exact scope of the evidence in the document. Do not stretch or exaggerate a fact to create a sharper headline.

Why this matters: We are a scientific resource which produces accurate, factual reporting - not gossipy tabloid trash.

3. Standard Disclaimer Text

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This text anchors our investigative stance and must be included in the video description:

Content produced by PNARS is based on publicly available records and investigative findings. Statements made by guests or third parties do not necessarily reflect the official position of PNARS.

Why this matters: It is possible that some guests will make outrageous statements that unverifiable or even outright lies. We may have no way of determining accuracy nor be in a position to do fact-checking. The statement is the guest’s responsibility, but since we are publishing the interview, we must be clear not to endorse potentially untenable positions.

The Streamlined Workflow Summary

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1. Log: List the claim, the link, and the proof text in the Google Doc.
2. Draft: Write the script using strict attribution based directly on those logged facts.
3. Publish: Paste the standard disclaimer into the video description and launch.
4. Inform: Let the editor know the video is up for review.