Follow the claim to its origin
Look for an original announcement, document or directly relevant explanation. A page that merely links to another summary has not necessarily checked the underlying claim. Read the original context when available, including limitations that may have disappeared from a shortened quotation.
Look for accountable publication details
An author name can help you trace work, but a name by itself is not evidence of expertise or independence. Check whether the publication explains its purpose, identifies its sources and distinguishes observation from interpretation. Missing details should lower confidence rather than invite assumptions.
Read dates with their meaning intact
Publication, revision and event dates describe different things. A recently updated page can still repeat an old announcement. Ask what was actually changed and whether that change affects the claim you care about. When the source cannot be located, describe the information as unverified.
A quick checklist
- Find the original material behind the statement.
- Check whether the evidence supports the exact wording.
- Distinguish a page update from a new event.
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