The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis (EOI) adheres to accepted scholarly standards in research, documentation, and presentation. Each entry is developed with a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and clarity, reflecting best practices in historical scholarship and digital publishing.
As far as possible, factual material and interpretive assertions in each entry are verified by editorial staff through reputable primary and secondary sources. Authors are asked to document their sources. While this documentation does not appear publicly with each entry, it is kept in the editorial files of the EOI for reference, review, and future editorial use.
While the ultimate responsibility for editorial standards, practices, and the expansion of the encyclopedia’s intellectual content rests with editorial staff, the EOI depends on the generosity and expertise of individuals willing to share their knowledge of the city’s history. Entries are written by a mix of EOI staff, citizen-experts, historians, educators, museum professionals, and other scholars. Anyone may contribute, provided they demonstrate strong critical writing skills, sound historical research practices, and the ability to meet EOI’s standards for accuracy and reliability.