Topic choice Space in Observant’s paper version is limited. Therefore we use a number of criteria to select the topics for our articles. Is it current? Is it interesting enough for a large group of students and/or staff? Is there a connection with Maastricht University? All articles from the newspaper are also posted on our website. The site is our digital archive.
Both sides of the story Observant always tries to put forward both sides of the story, which means that we ensure that we look at a topic from all perspectives. Sometimes the other side is published a week later in a follow-up article, if parties involved initially refuse to respond or cannot be reached.
Preview of an interview When someone is individually interviewed for a longer story, an agreement can be made regarding inspection before publication. This is not matter of course. Corrections are only possible in case of factual errors. The tone and style of the article is the journalist’s prerogative. The editor-in-chief always has final responsibility for the article. Observant works with deadlines. This means that quick responses may be required. Journalists and interviewees make clear agreements about this.
Your opinion article in Observant
Would you like to respond to one of our articles or something going on at Maastricht University? Please send a letter (max. 300 words) or opinion article (max. 750 words) to [email protected].
Anonymous contributions are not eligible for publication. The editorial team will assess within three working days whether a submission is suitable for publication and will contact the author if necessary. If there is no response, we will refrain from publishing. We do not engage in discussions about why an article is rejected. The editorial team also reserves the right to edit or shorten letters and opinion pieces.
Readers who submit letters or opinion articles for publication, retain their copyright, but by submitting their writings give unlimited permission for publication of the material in all editions of Observant, both printed and electronic, as well as for storage in (electronic) databases and other files.