Editorial Standards | Best Bootcamps
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Our Editorial Standards

At Best Bootcamps, our commitment revolves around delivering precise and practical information to students. Our dedicated team of writers, editors, and reporters continually asks the fundamental question, "What information is most crucial for students right now?"

This question is the driving force behind our mission. We strive to empower students through direct, fact-based content that is rooted in the latest data and emerging trends.

We firmly believe that no student should ever find themselves without the resources necessary for their success. Keep reading to learn more about how we accomplish our mission for students.

Our Core Values
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Best Bootcamps team holds the belief that higher education should be about more than just opportunity; it should be about achieving positive outcomes for all students, regardless of their personal backgrounds or where they stand in their educational journeys. We are dedicated to providing equitable resources without bias, serving diverse student populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those traditionally underserved. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our content through diverse voices, inclusive language, and sensitivity to various student needs. We also prioritize sourcing staff, writers, and interviewees from a wide range of backgrounds. Additionally, articles covering sensitive topics undergo rigorous reviews for accuracy, bias, and inclusive language by professionals experienced in diversity, equity, and inclusion. To learn more about our reviewers, please check our contributors page.

Editorial Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of our approach, encompassing honesty, objectivity, and transparency. To ensure our content upholds these standards, we employ a multi-layered editorial process involving copy editors, reviewers, and approving editors, all extensively trained in our editorial guidelines, house style, and best practices. Best Bootcamps is committed to maintaining editorial independence, free from influence by advertisers or corporate partners. We are transparent in our advertising disclosures and distinguish between factual information and opinions in our articles. Our team also strives to include a diverse array of voices and perspectives, including those of students and professionals, to provide comprehensive information in our guides, resources, and news.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

To deliver reliable and actionable information to students, Best Bootcamps adheres to a robust fact-checking process. Our writers and reporters meticulously craft our guides and articles in line with strict editorial guidelines and sourcing standards. When primary sources are available, we directly link to them, enabling students to delve deep into the information they need for informed decisions about their education. We rely on trusted sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Payscale for career information, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for college student outcomes, and the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting (CIRR) for bootcamp student outcomes. In cases where we fall short of our standards, we promptly publish corrections. Moreover, the Best Bootcamps team periodically reviews previously published resources and news articles, updating them with new and accurate information when necessary.

Knowledge and Authority

Best Bootcamps is dedicated to delivering in-depth reporting, data-driven analysis, and professionally reviewed content. Our extensive reviewer network comprises over 25 paid reviewers with the expertise and academic background to distinguish fact from fiction. We have an insatiable appetite for data and continuously update our content with the latest statistics and trends. We regularly survey thousands of college administrators, employers, and students nationwide to gather their insights on crucial issues, shaping our overall content strategy for Best Bootcamps. As a result, you can trust that our research, news, and resources are informed by concrete data, not mere opinions.

Our Reviewer Network

Reviewers at Best Bootcamps bring their professional expertise to bear on a wide range of subjects relevant to students, including admissions, financial aid, and student mental health. Our contracted reviewers hail from diverse professional backgrounds, encompassing anti-bias experts, business and accounting professionals, career advisors and counselors, coding bootcamp specialists, admissions experts, computer scientists, counselors and psychologists, diversity, equity, and inclusion advocates, financial aid specialists, professionals from mental health professionals, nursing and healthcare experts, public health specialists, ROTC specialists, and social work professionals.

If you're interested in becoming a part of our reviewer network, please reach out to us at [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]. Our reviewers typically hold graduate or terminal degrees in their respective fields and possess several years of relevant professional experience. Their responsibilities include suggesting corrections for inaccuracies, clarifying complex topics, and identifying crucial omissions.

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If you have feedback or questions regarding the content on Best Bootcamps, or if you've come across a factual error or inaccurate information, please don't hesitate to contact us at [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain our commitment to delivering accurate and reliable information to students.

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