Map the Claims
Identify dates, figures, names, definitions, and causal links. For each element, record the specific source and supporting location.
Methodology · Editorial Review
Verification: From Claim to Source
Every date, figure, name, and causal claim should be linked to a verifiable primary source or removed.
At a glance
Why this guide matters
Verification checks not only that a citation exists but that it supports the claim. Cultural descriptions also require confirmation from a country expert.
Material status
This is an editorial guide for the initiative’s development version. It explains an approach and does not replace professional medical, legal or financial advice.
Practical route
Three steps for responsible work
Begin with context, record decisions and preserve each person’s right to revisit the terms.
Check the Sources
Open every reference and check authorship, date, and relevance. Prioritise peer-reviewed work, official statistics, and recognised institutional publications.
Expert Decision
Record comments and the review outcome in the content record. Show material disagreements to readers and correct critical errors transparently.
Working checklist
What to check before moving on
- Check every reference for existence and relevance.
- Do not use AI-generated text as a factual source.
- Show disagreements instead of manufacturing source consensus.
- Publish a verifier's name only with their consent.
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FAQ
Common questions
What should happen to an unsourced fact?
Find reliable support, reframe it as clearly identified testimony, or remove the claim before publication.
What if experts disagree?
Record each side's reasoning and sources; refer cultural and ethical conflicts through the established resolution process.
Have experience or expert insight?
Tell us how you could contribute. Material is published only after rights, sources and consent have been reviewed.