Polls, quiz and video

Aeon News Add-ons includes polls, quizzes and video features. These formats can make an article more useful or inviting, but they need the same clarity and editorial review as text.

Polls

Ask one comprehensible question at a time. Prepare and preview an article poll as a draft, then activate it explicitly once wording, answers and expiry have been reviewed. State what the poll is for and avoid presenting an informal reader response as representative research. Review answer labels on mobile and consider whether a sensitive topic needs stronger moderation or should not use a poll at all. See article polls and the weekly question.

Quizzes

Use a quiz to explain, test knowledge or guide readers into reporting. The available formats cover knowledge quizzes, personality tests, matching guides, opinion compasses and anonymous surveys. Verify every answer and result rule, explain ambiguous cases and update it when facts change. The result should reward learning rather than make a serious subject needlessly trivial. See build and publish quizzes.

Video

Give video a clear editorial reason. Add a descriptive title, caption or surrounding explanation so readers understand its source and relevance. Check playback, rights, spoken language and any necessary accessibility support before publishing. Do not make essential reporting available only inside a video.