The evidence check
Separate a convincing answer from a supported one.
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Claim
Copy or summarize the specific claim being checked.
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Evidence
Original source URL or ID, author, publication date and relevant passage.
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Fit
Does the evidence support this exact claim? Does it apply to this audience, date and context?
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Missing perspectives
Contradicting evidence, omitted context, source limitations and unanswered questions.
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Outcome
Supported, partly supported, unsupported or unresolved. Record the correction and reviewer.
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