Questions answered in this file

Should I correct an article silently?

No. Correct the text and add a dated note explaining the change, so readers who saw the earlier version understand what changed.

How much detail should a correction note include?

Enough to explain what was wrong and what is correct, without repeating a harmful falsehood in unnecessary detail.

What if an error appears in several places?

Use your source records to find dependent material, update what you control and notify others who repeated the error where possible.

Should I contact a person affected by an error?

For serious errors, such as wrongly naming someone, direct contact and a prominent correction are often appropriate.

What if someone disputes a fact but I believe it is correct?

Recheck the original sources, record your conclusion and consider noting the dispute if it is reasonable and material.