Editorial Policy & Content Standards
Our commitment to factual truthfulness, mathematical accuracy, transparent methodology, and uncompromising educational integrity.
1. Our Educational Mission
EnglishTypingTest.org exists to empower students, job applicants, data entry operators, software engineers, and casual typists to improve their typing fluency. Because our users rely on our tests to prepare for official exams (such as SSC CGL, GCC-TBC, and civil service tests), we treat factual accuracy, measurement integrity, and editorial honesty as our highest priorities.
We firmly reject the practice of manufacturing false authority, inventing non-existent academic titles, fabricating user statistics, or exaggerating scientific claims for marketing or SEO leverage.
2. Sourcing & Research Standards
Every educational guide, tutorial, and technical reference published on EnglishTypingTest.org must adhere to strict sourcing criteria:
- Government & Examination Syllabi: Articles describing official typing tests (e.g. SSC CGL, CHSL, GCC-TBC) must reference actual published government qualification notices, specifying prescribed durations (e.g. 15 minutes), key depression requirements (e.g. 10,500 KDPH / 35 WPM), and error allowances.
- Scientific & Cognitive Claims: When discussing motor learning, memory, reaction times, or fatigue, claims must reflect established principles of cognitive psychology and human physiology. We strictly prohibit uncited claims like "boosts neural conductivity" or "guaranteed 40% speed increase."
- Ergonomics & Health: Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel prevention guidelines must align with recognized occupational safety bodies (e.g. OSHA standards for workstation ergonomics).
3. Technical & Formula Verification
A major hazard of online typing sites is a disconnect between marketing copy and software code. On EnglishTypingTest.org:
- All published definitions of Gross WPM, Net WPM, Accuracy, CPM, and Consistency must reflect the exact code running in
src/lib/typing-engine.ts. - If changes are made to the engine's calculation logic (e.g. handling backspaces or error penalties), our Methodology Page and all related guides must be updated simultaneously.
- We do not claim features (such as "AI-driven real-time tutoring" or "military-grade security") unless they are genuinely implemented in the software.
4. AI Assistance Transparency Policy
We believe in complete transparency regarding the role of Artificial Intelligence:
Content Creation: Artificial Intelligence tools (such as large language models) may be utilized by our editorial staff for drafting outlines, grammar checking, or summarizing large reference documents. However:
- Every article is reviewed, fact-checked, and approved by human team members prior to publication.
- AI is never credited as a "certified human typing expert" or "academic authority."
- Factual claims and mathematical formulas are independently verified against code and source documents.
AI-Generated Practice Passages: When users utilize custom AI prompt generation for practice passages, the generated text is intended solely for keyboard typing drills and may contain creative or informal text.
5. Corrections & Reporting Policy
When an error occurs, our policy is prompt, transparent correction:
- Submission: Any user can submit an error report via our Report an Error page or by emailing [email protected].
- Review: Our engineering or editorial team reviews the report against the engine codebase or primary source documentation.
- Resolution: If an error is verified, code or content is promptly updated, and the page's "Last Reviewed" date is updated.
- Transparency: We do not silently mask historical calculation mistakes; major methodology adjustments are logged on our Methodology page.
6. Health, Ergonomics & Safety Disclaimers
High-intensity typing drills (especially rapid click tests and marathon sessions) carry ergonomic risks. Our editorial policy mandates that any drill with potential physical strain includes clear ergonomic warnings regarding wrist positioning, relaxed posture, and taking mandatory rest intervals.
Typing tests and educational materials on EnglishTypingTest.org are educational aids and do not constitute formal medical or physical therapy advice.
Contact Our Editorial Team
Questions regarding our sources, methodology, or editorial guidelines can be directed to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: [Editorial Inquiry] or [Correction Request]