Contact The Open Record – Research Services & Fact-Checking Inquiries
Get in touch for fact-checking services, research inquiries, and media requests
Professional Inquiries
For research services, fact-checking requests, and professional consultations:
Email: contact@theopenrecord.org
Response Time: Within 24-48 hours for professional inquiries
Research Service Requests
Need data verification, policy analysis, or fact-checking services? We provide:
- Independent research with transparent methodology
- AI-enhanced analysis with human verification
- Policy research and government data analysis
- Statistical verification and error detection
Media & Partnership Inquiries
For syndication, interviews, and collaboration opportunities:
We welcome outreach from:
- Media organizations seeking verified research
- Policy publications requiring fact-checking
- Educational institutions needing research partnerships
- Foundations interested in transparency advocacy
Community & General Questions
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Location & Service Area
Based in: Northern Michigan
Service Area: National and international research services
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We serve clients across the United States and internationally, with particular expertise in:
- U.S. policy research and government data analysis
- Immigration policy and enforcement data
- Federal and state regulatory compliance research
- Statistical verification and methodology review
Research Standards & Ethics
All research services follow our published transparency standards:
- Full disclosure of AI-assisted methodology
- Human verification of all conclusions
- Complete source documentation
- Error correction and methodology transparency
Professional Credentials:
- 35+ years technology and data analysis experience
- Manufacturing Information Systems expertise
- Project management across multiple industries
- Nonprofit board leadership and operations experience
Response & Availability
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM EST
Emergency Fact-Checking: Available for urgent media deadlines
Research Projects: Typical turnaround 1-3 weeks depending on scope
What to Include in Your Inquiry:
- Project scope – What needs to be researched/verified
- Timeline – When do you need results
- Budget – Research service rates start at $40-75/hour
- Deliverable format – Report, data analysis, verification summary
- Contact preferences – Email
The Open Record is an L3C (Low-profit Limited Liability Company) focused on independent fact-checking and community education. We provide verified research services while maintaining our commitment to transparency and public education.