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{{nutshell|Bharatpedia's content is governed by three principal core content policies: '''neutral point of view''', '''verifiability''', and '''no original research'''. These policies work together to determine the type and quality of material acceptable in articles. All articles must also comply with the '''copyright policy'''.}}

The English Bharatpedia's content is governed by three principal '''core content policies''': '''[[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]]''' (NPOV), '''[[Bharatpedia:Verifiability|verifiability]]''' (V), and '''[[Bharatpedia:No original research|no original research]]''' (NOR).<ref name="verif">[[Bharatpedia:Verifiability]]: "Verifiability, no original research, and neutral point of view are Bharatpedia's core content policies. They work together to determine content, so editors should understand the key points of all three. Articles must also comply with the copyright policy."</ref><ref name="npov">[[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view]]: "NPOV is a fundamental principle of Bharatpedia. It is also one of Bharatpedia's three core content policies; the other two are 'Verifiability' and 'No original research'. These policies jointly determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in Bharatpedia articles, and, because they work in harmony, they should not be interpreted in isolation from one another."</ref> Together with the '''[[Bharatpedia:Copyrights|copyright policy]]''', these policies determine the type and quality of material that is acceptable in Bharatpedia articles.<ref name="verif" />

Because the three core content policies work in harmony, they should not be interpreted in isolation from one another, and editors are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with all three.<ref name="verif" /><ref name="npov" /> The principles upon which these policies are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, nor by editor consensus.<ref name="npov" />

This page is an [[Bharatpedia:Project namespace#How-to and information pages|explanatory supplement]] to the three core content policies. It is intended to help editors understand how the policies interact and to provide a concise overview of their key requirements. If there is a discrepancy between this page and the policy pages themselves, the policy pages should be followed.

== The three core content policies ==
=== Neutral point of view ===
{{Main|Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view}}
All encyclopedic content on Bharatpedia must be written from a '''neutral point of view''' (NPOV), which means representing fairly, proportionately, and, as far as possible, without editorial bias, all the significant views that have been published by [[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] on a topic.<ref name="npov" /> NPOV is a fundamental principle of Bharatpedia.<ref name="npov" />

Achieving what the Bharatpedia community understands as neutrality means carefully and critically analyzing a variety of reliable sources and then attempting to convey to the reader the information contained in them fairly, proportionately, and as far as possible without editorial bias.<ref name="npov" /> Bharatpedia aims to describe disputes, but not engage in them.<ref name="npov" /> Editors, while naturally having their own points of view, should strive in good faith to provide complete information, and not to promote one particular point of view over another.<ref name="npov" /> As such, the neutral point of view does not mean exclusion of certain points of view, but including all verifiable points of view which have sufficient [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|due weight]].<ref name="npov" />

Key principles for achieving neutrality include:<ref name="npov" />
* '''Avoid stating opinions as facts.''' Opinions should be attributed in the text to particular sources, or where justified, described as widespread views, etc.
* '''Avoid stating seriously contested assertions as facts.''' If different reliable sources make conflicting assertions about a matter, treat these assertions as opinions rather than facts.
* '''Avoid stating facts as opinions.''' Uncontested and uncontroversial factual assertions made by reliable sources should normally be directly stated in Bharatpedia's voice.
* '''Prefer nonjudgmental language.''' A neutral point of view neither sympathizes with nor disparages its subject.
* '''Indicate the relative prominence of opposing views.''' Ensure that the reporting of different views on a subject adequately reflects the relative levels of support for those views, and that it does not give a false impression of parity, or give [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|undue weight]] to a particular view.

=== Verifiability ===
{{Main|Bharatpedia:Verifiability}}
The '''verifiability''' policy means that other people using the encyclopedia can check that the information comes from a [[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]].<ref name="verif" /> Bharatpedia does not publish original research.<ref name="verif" /> Its content is determined by previously published information rather than the beliefs or experiences of editors.<ref name="verif" /> Even if you are sure something is true, it must be verifiable before you can add it.<ref name="verif" /> If reliable sources disagree, then maintain a neutral point of view and present what the various sources say, giving each side its [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|due weight]].<ref name="verif" />

All material in Bharatpedia mainspace, including everything in articles, lists and captions, must be verifiable.<ref name="verif" /> All quotations, and any material whose verifiability has been challenged or is likely to be challenged, must include an [[Bharatpedia:Citing sources|inline citation]] that directly supports the material.<ref name="verif" /> Any material that needs a source but does not have one may be removed.<ref name="verif" /> Please immediately remove contentious material about [[Bharatpedia:Biographies of living persons|living people]] that is unsourced or poorly sourced.<ref name="verif" />

Self-published and questionable sources may be used as sources of information about themselves, usually in articles about themselves or their activities, without the self-published source requirement that they be published experts in the field, so long as:<ref name="verif" />
* the material is neither unduly self-serving nor an exceptional claim;
* it does not involve claims about third parties;
* it does not involve claims about events not directly related to the source;
* there is no reasonable doubt as to its authenticity; and
* the article is not based primarily on such sources.

This policy also applies to material published by the subject on social networking websites such as Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Facebook.<ref name="verif" />

=== No original research ===
{{Main|Bharatpedia:No original research}}
Bharatpedia does not publish '''original research'''.<ref name="verif" /> Its content is determined by previously published information rather than the beliefs or experiences of editors.<ref name="verif" /> This means that all material added to articles must be attributable to a reliable, published source, even if not actually attributed in the text.<ref name="nor-intro">[[Bharatpedia:No original research]] (introductory section).</ref> The phrase "original research" in this context refers to material—such as facts, allegations, and ideas—for which no reliable, published sources exist.<ref name="nor-intro" />

This includes any analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to reach or imply a conclusion not stated by the sources.<ref name="nor-synthesis">[[Bharatpedia:No original research#Synthesis of published material|Bharatpedia:No original research § Synthesis of published material]].</ref> To demonstrate that you are not adding original research, you must be able to cite reliable, published sources that are '''directly related''' to the topic of the article, and '''directly support''' the material being presented.<ref name="nor-intro" />

Bharatpedia articles should rely on [[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources|reliable]], [[Bharatpedia:Identifying and using independent sources|independent]], published sources with a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy.<ref name="nor-sources">[[Bharatpedia:No original research#Primary, secondary and tertiary sources|Bharatpedia:No original research § Primary, secondary and tertiary sources]].</ref> Sources should be appropriate to the claims made: exceptional claims require high-quality sources.<ref name="nor-sources" /> Editors should never interpret the content of [[Bharatpedia:No original research#Primary, secondary and tertiary sources|primary sources]] for themselves.<ref name="nor-sources" />

== How the policies work together ==
The three core content policies are complementary and mutually reinforcing.<ref name="verif" /> They should be applied together, not in isolation.<ref name="npov" />

* '''Verifiability and no original research''' ensure that article content is grounded in reliable, published sources rather than the personal beliefs or analyses of editors.<ref name="verif" /><ref name="nor-intro" />
* '''Neutral point of view''' ensures that the information from those reliable sources is presented fairly, proportionately, and without editorial bias, giving [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|due weight]] to all significant viewpoints.<ref name="npov" />
* '''Copyright policy''' ensures that Bharatpedia content respects the intellectual property rights of others and is compatible with Bharatpedia's free-content license.<ref name="verif" />

For example, even when information is cited to reliable sources, it must be presented with a neutral point of view; editors must fairly represent all majority and significant-minority viewpoints published by reliable sources, in rough proportion to the prominence of each view.<ref name="npov" /> Conversely, a neutral presentation of unsourced or original-research material is not acceptable, as the material must still be verifiable and not original research.<ref name="verif" /><ref name="nor-intro" />

== Relationship with other policies and guidelines ==
The core content policies are non-negotiable, and the principles upon which they are based cannot be superseded by other policies or guidelines, nor by editor consensus.<ref name="npov" /> However, they operate alongside numerous other policies and guidelines that provide more detailed guidance on specific topics.<ref name="list">[[Bharatpedia:List of policies]].</ref> These include, but are not limited to:
* [[Bharatpedia:Biographies of living persons]] – Articles about living persons require a high degree of sensitivity and must adhere strictly to Bharatpedia's content policies.<ref name="blp">[[Bharatpedia:Biographies of living persons]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources]] – Provides guidance on identifying and using reliable sources.<ref name="rs">[[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:Citing sources]] – Provides guidance on how to write citations.<ref name="cs">[[Bharatpedia:Citing sources]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:Copyrights]] – Governs the use of copyrighted material.<ref name="copyright">[[Bharatpedia:Copyrights]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:Article titles]] – Provides guidance on choosing appropriate article titles.<ref name="titles">[[Bharatpedia:Article titles]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:New pages patrol]] – Patrollers check whether new articles conform to Bharatpedia's core content policies.<ref name="npp">[[Bharatpedia:New Pages Patrol]].</ref>

For a full list of policies, see [[Bharatpedia:List of policies]].

== See also ==
* [[Bharatpedia:Five pillars]] – The fundamental principles of Bharatpedia may be summarized in five "pillars".<ref name="five">[[Bharatpedia:Five pillars]].</ref>
* [[Bharatpedia:Policies and guidelines]]
* [[Bharatpedia:What Bharatpedia is not]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== Further reading ==
* [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Verifiability]]
* [[Bharatpedia:No original research]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Reliable sources]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Citing sources]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Copyrights]]
{{Policy listing
| [[Bharatpedia:Neutral point of view|Neutral point of view]] (NPOV)
| [[Bharatpedia:Verifiability|Verifiability]] (V)
| [[Bharatpedia:No original research|No original research]] (NOR)
}}
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