Guide
How it Works
From discovery to directory: how entries get into Bug in Word, how they are ranked and how mistakes are fixed.
- 01
Discover
Editors and contributors surface news, articles and research worth keeping — from public institutions, journals and independent writers.
- 02
Review
Each candidate is checked for a verifiable source, a clear author, original value and compliance with our posting rules.
- 03
File
Accepted entries get a category, a short summary and a permanent address, then appear in the Discover feed and the directory.
- 04
Fix
Readers can report errors from any entry. Corrections are made in place and the record is kept honest.
The Discover feed
The feed at the top of the homepage and on the All entries page shows the newest accepted entries first. It is not personalised, it does not track your reading, and it looks the same for everyone.
The directory
Underneath the feed is a classic directory: plain categories with plain links. Every entry belongs to exactly one category, and every category page lists its entries in date order with numbered pages, so a link you bookmark today still works next year.
How entries are ranked
On the feed and category pages, entries are ordered by publication date. In search, entries that match your words in the title rank above entries that match only in the summary, category or author name; ties are broken by date. Nobody can pay to rank higher.
How sources are chosen
We prioritise primary sources: official publications from public bodies, universities and research organisations, and work submitted directly by its authors. Every entry names its source so you can check the original yourself.
Submissions
Anyone can propose an article, a research summary or a PDF paper via the submission page. Read the rules of posting first — they explain what we accept, what we reject and how long review takes.
Corrections and fixes
Each entry has a "Report a correction" button. We review every report, fix factual errors in place, and remove entries whose source has been withdrawn or proven unreliable.