Work through the decision
Open the permitted original source and locate the cited section, record or value. Compare subject, method, geography, date and scope with the assistant’s statement. Check whether multiple references describe the same underlying item rather than independent confirmation. A citation-shaped link is not evidence that the text exists or supports the claim.
A fictional worked example
A fictional answer cites a base-substrate document for a laminated assembly. The learner finds the relevant paragraph and marks the scope extension unsupported. Two research interfaces pointing to the same paper remain one underlying source.
Evidence and authority limit
Citation presence does not establish source reliability, permission, independent assurance or application suitability.
Put it into practice
Inspect three fictional answer statements and map each to supporting or missing source scope.
Keep this record: A statement/source check with exact location, limits and corrective questions.
- The cited passage or value is located.
- Its scope matches the statement.
- Duplicate source interfaces are not independent corroboration.
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