Separate report from conclusion
Every record distinguishes what was reported, what was observed, what was supplied as evidence, and what remains an interpretation.
Research standards / public methodology
A method for documenting the unknown without overstating it.
These standards explain how the Paranormal Reporting Center receives, evaluates, preserves, and publishes research material.
01 / PRINCIPLES
Preserve source context
Dates, provenance, original wording, and relevant conditions are retained whenever possible so later reviewers can understand the record.
Name uncertainty clearly
Missing information, conflicting accounts, and unverified claims are labeled rather than smoothed over or treated as proof.
Protect people and sensitive places
Personal details and precise locations are minimized or withheld when publication could create harm, unwanted attention, or privacy risk.
02 / WORKFLOW
How a record is handled
01
Receive
A report, artifact note, or research lead is logged with its stated source and date.
02
Review
The material is checked for completeness, internal consistency, privacy concerns, and supporting context.
03
Classify
Records are assigned descriptive categories that can be revised as new information becomes available.
04
Publish responsibly
Public summaries preserve the distinction between documentation, corroboration, and conclusion.
03 / PUBLICATION
What publication means
Publication in the archive means a record has been documented for research and public reference. It does not mean that every claim has been verified or that the Center endorses a supernatural explanation.
When evidence is incomplete, the archive keeps the uncertainty visible. Readers are encouraged to review source context, compare related records, and draw careful conclusions.
04 / CONTRIBUTE
Contribute a record with context
If you have an experience, document, artifact, or research lead, begin with a clear account of what happened and what can be independently reviewed.