Editorial Policy

Review Cadence

• •Initial Review: All new content is reviewed before publication
• •Periodic Updates: Core methodology and instructional pages are reviewed every 6 months
• •Ad-hoc Updates: Content is updated immediately when errors are identified or new research emerges
• •User Feedback: Community reports are reviewed within 48 hours

Review Criteria

Each content piece is evaluated against the following standards:

• •Factual Accuracy: Claims are verified against primary sources and peer-reviewed research
• •Source Quality: Citations reference reputable academic journals, industry standards, or official documentation
• •Clarity: Technical concepts are explained in accessible language without sacrificing accuracy
• •Completeness: Content addresses the topic comprehensively and acknowledges limitations
• •Transparency: Methodology, assumptions, and constraints are clearly stated

Preferred Sources

• •Peer-reviewed academic journals in linguistics, education, and cognitive science
• •Official technical documentation from speech recognition providers (MDN, etc.)
• •Industry-standard references (IEEE, ACM publications)
• •Established educational research databases (Google Scholar, ERIC)

Citation Requirements

• •All research claims include inline citations with author, year, and DOI when available
• •Technical specifications reference official documentation with direct links
• •Full bibliography provided on methodology and research-heavy pages

Why Anonymity?

The creator chooses to remain anonymous to focus attention on the quality of the platform and methodology rather than personal credentials. This approach emphasizes:

• •Evidence-based design: Features are validated by research citations, not personal authority
• •Transparent methodology: All learning principles and technical decisions are documented with sources
• •User outcomes: Platform effectiveness is measured by user progress data, not creator credentials

Content Attribution

All content is authored by DictaLearn (the organization) and reviewed by the development team. When external expertise is consulted, it is explicitly credited in the content.

Error Reporting

If you identify an error, outdated information, or have questions about our content:

• •Email us at dictalearn@gmail.com with specific details
• •Include the page URL and a description of the issue
• •We review all reports within 48 hours and update content as needed

Update Transparency

• •All pages display a "Last reviewed" date
• •Significant corrections are noted in the content when appropriate
• •Methodology changes are documented and explained

How AI Is Used

• •AI drafts practice materials and study notes from the story arcs in our library
• •Generated content is reviewed and edited by a human before publication
• •AI is never used to fabricate research findings, citations, or learner feedback
• •All educational claims continue to follow the Factual Accuracy and Attribution standards above

Your Rights

• •If you believe AI-generated content contains an error, report it via the Error Reporting process and we will review it within 48 hours
• •We will correct or remove any AI-generated content that does not meet our quality standards

Independence Statement

• •No paid endorsements or sponsored content
• •Technology choices are based on technical merit and cost-effectiveness
• •Research citations are selected based on quality and relevance, not affiliation
• •Revenue comes solely from user subscriptions