Sources and methods

The content on quadandcloister is compiled from published news feeds and curated indexes of established publications. These sources focus exclusively on news pertaining to the institution and its competitive entrance examination. Each selected news story is processed with automated assistance to extract its core factual claims. This distilled information is then rewritten into a concise, neutral summary for the site's news section. The original publication is clearly credited as the source of each story.

When a factual claim appears in only a single publication, it is treated as an unverified assertion. Such claims are not presented as established fact on quadandcloister. They may be included within a news summary but are explicitly contextualised as reporting from that sole outlet, awaiting corroboration from additional independent sources before being considered for integration into the site's permanent reference material.

The site’s reference pages, such as those for a university or a specific entrance exam, are built differently. They are constructed from stable, verified facts that have appeared across multiple reputable sources over time. These facts are organised into structured tables. Each reference page is accompanied by a credited, rights-cleared photograph that is relevant to the subject. These pages are designed as static reference points, distinct from the fluid news cycle.

The news coverage on quadandcloister is refreshed continuously as new stories are published by the monitored sources. The permanent reference pages are reviewed and updated on a scheduled cycle to incorporate newly stabilised information, typically every quarter. This process ensures that the site's core factual database remains accurate while its news reporting reflects the most current developments.