Citation check
A citation check compares each cited claim or figure with the text of its source before the report is delivered.
What it means
A citation check tests whether a cited statement matches its source. The simplest version confirms that a URL exists. A stronger version finds the sentence or number in the source and compares it with the claim. Some tools match quotes word for word, which makes the test strict and easy to audit.
Check results depend on what the tool compares. A figure can match its source while the date, unit, or scope is wrong. Ask whether the check covers numbers, quotes and dates, and whether it flags claims it could not verify. A tool that says it found no issues is not the same as a tool that shows its work. Read the check report when one is provided. A useful habit is to note which step of the process produced each claim you rely on.
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