Methods
How to Read a FOBA Page
This field note is part of the FOBA learning stream. It is meant to orient readers and point toward better source work.
Key points
- Start with the label. A Wiki entry, Tale, Place Hub, Community Note, and Fact Check do different jobs.
- Look for what is supported, what is open, and what kind of evidence is being used.
- Treat every page as a learning aid that can improve as better sources arrive.
Next steps
- Use Community Notes for source-based additions.
- Use Fact Check requests when a claim needs deeper review.
- Do not use this site to certify identity, tribe, ancestry, or legal status.