Start with identity
Identify who operates the source, what is original to the site and what is republished. A recognizable domain is not enough if the page has no visible owner, editor or evidence trail.
Read the limits
A useful source record states where the source is weak. Without a limitation, a directory entry reads like an endorsement rather than a structured observation.
- Operator and ownership
- Primary or secondary basis
- Date and update history
- Commercial interest
- Evidence for the page's central claims
Inspect the supporting evidence
Read the observation method before combining examples into a broader conclusion.
Read the method