Author Guidelines

These guidelines define what is expected of anyone who writes for Algeria Compass. They exist so that every guide, regardless of who wrote it, meets a consistent standard of accuracy, usefulness and integrity.

Write for the traveller

Start from the real questions a traveller has — is it safe, when should I go, how do I get there, what will it cost, what should I not miss, how do I behave respectfully — and answer them clearly and specifically. Usefulness beats fluff. Avoid generic filler and unsupported hype.

Source everything that needs sourcing

Non-obvious factual claims must be backed by credible sources, following our Research Methodology source hierarchy: primary and official sources first. Record the sources you used so the page can cite them and so the review function can verify them. Never present marketing copy — ours or anyone’s — as fact.

Separate fact, judgement and opinion

Make clear which statements are verifiable facts, which are practical recommendations, and which are personal opinion. Qualify superlatives (“one of the best preserved”, not an unprovable “the best”). When you are uncertain or a fact is variable, say so rather than guess.

Tone and sensitivity

Write about Algeria’s people, faith, heritage and history with respect and accuracy. Avoid exoticising, stereotyping or oversimplifying. Treat religious and cultural sites seriously, and frame etiquette guidance as helping visitors behave well, not as caricature. Be honest about practical difficulties without being alarmist.

Integrity rules

Writers must never fabricate reviews, ratings, quotations, sources, experiences or credentials, and must not insert deceptive urgency or scarcity. If you have a relevant conflict of interest, disclose it. These rules are non-negotiable and reflect our Editorial and Transparency policies.

Use of tools

You may use research and drafting tools, including AI, in line with our AI Usage Policy — but you remain responsible for verifying every claim against real sources. A tool’s output is a draft, not a fact.

Review and attribution

No writer signs off their own work; all content passes through independent fact-checking and editorial review (see our Content Review Process). As our bylines expand, you will be credited by name for what you write, and that credit carries accountability for meeting these standards.