This is an editable sample for the first edition of the site.
An AI answer can read well and still be wrong. Judge the quality of the writing and the reliability of the information separately.
Pull out the claims
Mark the names, dates, numbers, and important claims about cause and effect. Separate facts from opinions and assumptions.
Open the original sources
Check that each cited link exists. Look for the actual information on that page, then check whether it is recent enough for your task.
Keep track of what is uncertain
Do not present a claim as settled if you cannot find a source for it. For important decisions, get help from someone qualified in the subject.
Write your own short summary
After checking, write three lines: what you will use, what you will leave out, and what still needs more information.
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