Overview
Source review is the gate between interesting research and stronger public copy. It asks whether a claim has enough evidence, whether the wording is too strong, whether private information is protected, and whether the page needs a citation-needed note instead of a conclusion.
What this helps you learn
- A source-reviewed claim names the source, date, creator, claim, limit, and confidence level.
- A public page can be useful even when it marks a claim as open or citation needed.
- Sensitive identity, DNA, legal-status, spiritual, or living-person claims need extra care.
Careful claims
- Do not remove uncertainty just to make a page feel complete.
- Do not use citations to support a stronger claim than the source actually makes.
- Do not publish raw private research notes as public evidence.
Research path
- Use the Source Review Workflow page before upgrading a claim from open to supported.
- Keep one claim per review item.
- Add recommended wording that matches the evidence level.
Evidence note: This starter entry is educational. Add sources, dates, maps, Community Notes, and Fact Checks as research develops.